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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Signalfeuer

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "

Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs nutzten Küstendörfer Lagerfeuer als Leuchtfeuer, um nahegelegene Städte vor anrückenden feindlichen Schiffen zu warnen.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Bake

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

Die hellen Leuchtfeuer warnten die Schiffe vor den gefährlichen Felsen in Küstennähe.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Landmarken

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "

Die beiden hohen, weißen Leuchttürme dienten als Landmarken und führten die Fischerboote sicher zurück in den Hafen.

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noun

Leuchtfeuer, Wegweiser

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "

Die Leuchtfeuer des Leuchtturms warnten Schiffe, sich von der felsigen Küste fernzuhalten.

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noun

Funksender, Signalgeber

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "

Der Laden benutzte Funksender, um Rabattcoupons an die Telefone der Käufer zu senden, wenn sie sich in der Nähe bestimmter Produkte befanden.

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verb

Signalisieren, leuchten

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "

Während des Stromausfalls signalisierten ihre ruhige Stimme und klaren Anweisungen allen im Aufzug Eingeschlossenen Hoffnung.

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verb

Leuchten, erhellen

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "

Die Stadionlichter erhellten den dunklen Himmel und signalisierten den Spielbeginn.

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verb

Mit einem Leuchtfeuer versehen

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "

Die Stadt plant, die Landebahn des Flughafens mit Leuchtfeuern zu versehen, um die Sicht bei Nebel zu verbessern.

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