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Stellwerk

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ˈsig·nal box N RAIL

signal box
Stellwerk nt <-(e)s, -e>
in the PONS Dictionary
Stellwerk
signal box [or Am also tower]
Blockstelle
block signal box
Gleisbildstellwerk
track diagram signal-box
in the PONS Dictionary

I. sig·nal [ˈsɪgnəl] N

1. signal (gesture):

signal
Zeichen nt <-s, ->
signal for
Signal nt <-s, -e> für +acc

2. signal (indication):

signal
[An]zeichen nt
they are demanding a clear signal that the issues are being addressed
sie verlangen ein klares [An]zeichen dafür, dass die Probleme angegangen wurden

3. signal:

signal (traffic light)
Ampel f <-, -n>
signal (for trains)
Signal nt <-s, -e>

4. signal ELEC, RADIO:

signal (transmission)
Signal nt <-s, -e>
signal (reception)
Empfang m <-(e)s, Emp·fạ̈n·ge>

5. signal Am AUTO (indicator):

signal
Blinker m <-s, ->

II. sig·nal <Brit -ll- [or Am usu -l-]> [ˈsɪgnəl] VB trans

1. signal (indicate):

to signal sth [to sb]
[jdm] etw signalisieren
he signalled left, but turned right
er blinkte nach links, bog aber nach rechts ab
to signal impatience
Ungeduld zu erkennen geben

2. signal (gesticulate):

to signal sb to do sth
jdm signalisieren, etw zu tun

III. sig·nal <Brit -ll- [or Am usu -l-]> [ˈsɪgnəl] VB intr

signal
signalisieren
signal TELEC
melden
she signalled to them to be quiet
sie gab ihnen ein Zeichen, ruhig zu sein
to signal for sth
ein Zeichen nt zu etw dat geben

IV. sig·nal [ˈsɪgnəl] ADJ attr form

signal achievement, success:

signal
bemerkenswert
signal
beachtlich

I. box1 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] VB intr

box
boxen
to box against sb
gegen jdn boxen

II. box1 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] VB trans

1. box (in match):

to box sb
gegen jdn boxen

2. box (slap):

to box sb's ears
jdn ohrfeigen

III. box1 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] N

box
Schlag m <-(e)s, Schlä̱·ge>
to give sb a box on the ears
jdm eine Ohrfeige geben

I. box2 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] N

1. box (container):

box
Kiste f <-, -n>
ballot box
Wahlurne f <-, -n>
cardboard box
Karton m <-s, -s>
chocolate box
Pralinenschachtel f
box of cigars
Schachtel f Zigarren
a box of cookies
eine Dose Kekse
box of matches
Streichholzschachtel f <-, -n>
box of matches
Zündholzschachtel f <-, -n> CH
tool box
Werkzeugkasten m <-s, -kästen>
witness box Brit LAW
Zeugenstand m <-(e)s> kein pl
wooden box
Holzkiste f

2. box (rectangular space):

box
Kästchen nt <-s, ->
box
Feld nt <-(e)s, -er>

3. box (small space):

telephone box
Telefonzelle f <-, -n>
their new house is just a box
ihr neues Haus ist eigentlich nur so groß wie ein Schuhkarton

4. box (in theatre):

box
Loge f <-, -n>

5. box Brit, Aus SPORTS (protective equipment):

box
Suspensorium nt

6. box inf (television):

the box
die [Flimmer]kiste inf
the box
der Kasten inf
the box
die Glotze sl

Phrases:

to go outside the box Am
einen neuen Weg einschlagen
to think outside the box
nicht nach Schema F denken
to think outside the box
unkonventionell sein [o. denken]

II. box2 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] VB trans

1. box (place in box):

to box sth [up]
etw in einen Karton legen
to box sth [up] (wrap)
etw [in einen Karton/eine Schachtel] verpacken

2. box NAUT:

to box the compass
alle Kompasspunkte der Reihe nach aufzählen
to box the compass (change direction)
eine Kehrtwendung machen

box3 [bɒks, Am bɑ:ks] N no pl (tree)

box
Buchsbaum m
OpenDict entry

signal VB

the car signalled to turn to the right
das Auto blinkte nach rechts
OpenDict entry

box N

on the box inf
im Fernsehen
on the box inf
in der Glotze inf
switch box ELEC
Schaltkasten (m)
Present
Isignal
yousignal
he/she/itsignals
wesignal
yousignal
theysignal
Past
Isignalled / American English signaled
yousignalled / American English signaled
he/she/itsignalled / American English signaled
wesignalled / American English signaled
yousignalled / American English signaled
theysignalled / American English signaled
Present Perfect
Ihavesignalled / American English signaled
youhavesignalled / American English signaled
he/she/ithassignalled / American English signaled
wehavesignalled / American English signaled
youhavesignalled / American English signaled
theyhavesignalled / American English signaled
Past Perfect
Ihadsignalled / American English signaled
youhadsignalled / American English signaled
he/she/ithadsignalled / American English signaled
wehadsignalled / American English signaled
youhadsignalled / American English signaled
theyhadsignalled / American English signaled
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Stop arms and signal lamps must be disabled or removed.
en.wikipedia.org
For example, stressed rats release odorant cues that cause other rats to move away from the source of the signal.
en.wikipedia.org
The Vietnamese-language broadcast signal was also jammed by the Vietnamese government since the beginning.
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A group will use carolling as a signal to advertise ownership and warn off other magpies.
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These hands-on teaching workshops had a variety of test equipment used to repair televisions and radios, including oscilloscopes, voltmeters and signal generators.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

[...]
In order to increase the attractiveness of the route, to enable a more flexible and efficient operation by remote control of the route and to facilitate operation management in general, the safety systems (signal boxes, signals, railway crossing safety systems etc.) are modernized.
[...]
www.fcp.at
[...]
Um die Attraktivität der Strecke zu steigern, einen flexibleren und rationelleren Betrieb durch Fernsteuerung der Strecke zu ermöglichen und um die Betriebsführung generell zu erleichtern werden die sicherungstechnischen Anlagen (Stellwerke, Signale, Eisenbahnkreuzungssicherungsanlagen, etc.) erneuert.
[...]
www.fcp.at
[...]
DB Netz AG put 34 modern electronic signal boxes into operation – more than in any 12-month period before.
[...]
www.deutschebahn.com
[...]
Die „DB Netz AG“ nimmt 34 elektronische Stellwerke in Betrieb; so viel wie in keinem Jahr zuvor.
[...]
www.deutschebahn.com
[...]
'The line is temporarly closed between the stations of Gernrode and Ermsleben since 4 Jul 2003 due to an incident at the signal box Ballenstedt.'
www.nvnc.de
[...]
"Die Strecke ist seit dem 04.07.2003 wegen einer Havarie (Fremdeinwirkung) des Stellwerks Ballenstedt zwischen den Bahnhöfen Gernrode und Ermsleben vorübergehend gesperrt."
www.nvnc.de
[...]
An own signal box is operated from a control desk in the middle of the hall.
[...]
www.efaflex.com
[...]
Ein eigenes Stellwerk wird von einem Kommandopult in der Mitte der Halle bedient.
[...]
www.efaflex.com
[...]
Anton Reichlin - Inventors of the Year 2013 Communication between the signal box and track ensures safety in train operation.
[...]
www.siemens.com
[...]
Anton Reichlin - Erfinder des Jahres 2013 Die Kommunikation zwischen Stellwerk und Gleis sorgt für die Sicherheit im Zugverkehr.
[...]
www.siemens.com

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