: a visual signal (such as a system of colored lights) for controlling traffic
Examples of traffic light in a Sentence
Take a left at the traffic light.
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The city has begun installing such devices but has just 85 at about 2,800 intersections with traffic lights.—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 For exactly one minute, a power outage shuts down dozens of software systems across the country, powering down cell phones, televisions, computers, traffic lights, and every manner of computerized system.—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 Plus that new traffic light is still not operating.—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025 Gould headed east on West Northview Street toward Maple Grove and ran a red traffic light, driving through the intersection without stopping, according to the complaint.—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for traffic light
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