indicating

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

"After losing the important game, the team fell into a collective prostration on the field, overcome with disappointment. "

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

"Many students drink coffee, which contains caffeine, because they believe stimulants help them stay awake and focused while studying. "

"The rising temperature on the thermometer is an indicator that the room is getting hotter. "

"The departure was scheduled for noon."

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"