noun
- the act or system of giving advance warning or notification before a main signal or announcement
Usage: chiefly British; technical/formal
adjective
- relating to or denoting a warning or signal given in advance of a main signal or event
Usage: chiefly British; technical/formal
Examples
- The railway system uses presignalling to alert drivers before the main signal.
- Presignalling devices help prevent accidents by providing early notification.
- The presignalling mechanism gave operators time to prepare for the incoming train.
- Modern traffic systems incorporate presignalling to improve safety and efficiency.