traffic light

compound noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

Indicates that traffic must stop.

Indicates that traffic can proceed.

The light color between green and red, signaling to prepare to stop.

The light color between green and red, signaling to prepare to stop.

Used at roadworks or temporary traffic control points.

Refers to one complete installation of traffic lights at an intersection.

Indicates the location of stopping or turning.

The light is currently showing a certain color.

The light switches from one color to another.

The light becomes a certain color.

The light becomes a certain color.

The light is currently showing a certain color.

To function correctly (often used in the negative).

To pass a traffic light, especially when it is red.

To drive through a traffic light when it is red.