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stop·light

(stŏp′līt′)

2. A brake light.

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stoplight

(ˈstɒpˌlaɪt)

1. (Automotive Engineering) a red light on a traffic signal indicating that vehicles or pedestrians coming towards it should stop

2. (Automotive Engineering) another word for brake light

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stop•light

(ˈstɒpˌlaɪt)

n.

1. a taillight that lights up as the driver of a vehicle steps on the brake pedal to slow down or stop.

2. traffic light.

[1925–30]

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Noun	1.	stoplight - a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop brake light brake system, brakes - a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
	2.	stoplight - a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections traffic light, traffic signal light - a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner" go-ahead, green light - a signal to proceed red light - the signal to stop yellow light - the signal to proceed with caution

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Ampel

φανάρι

stoplámpa

stoplight

[ˈstɒpˌlaɪt] n (traffic light) → (semaforo) rosso

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