stoplight
/ˈstɑpˌlaɪt/
noun
- A set of colored lights (red, yellow, green) at a road intersection that controls traffic flow.
- The stoplight at the busy intersection helps prevent accidents.
- Wait for the stoplight to turn green before crossing the street.
- He ran a red stoplight and got a ticket from the police.
- A red light on the back of a vehicle that lights up when the brakes are applied, warning drivers behind.
- Always check your stoplights before a long road trip.
- One of the stoplights on my car is broken, so I need to replace the bulb.
- I saw her stoplight come on, so I knew she was slowing down.
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