stoplight
noun
stop·light
ˈstäp-ˌlīt 
1
: a light on the rear of a motor vehicle that is illuminated when the driver presses the brake pedal
2
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According to Travis Bryant who witnessed the incident and later posted the video, Johnson had fallen asleep at a stoplight while operating a vehicle.
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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
The administration argues the plan, which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot, could decrease residents' reliance on cars, and could time stoplights to make commutes quicker for people who drive.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Though effective, adaptive stoplights are costly to install and maintain.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
Google has figured out an easy-to-implement system for minimizing delays and frustration at some stoplights.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
The administration argues the plan, which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot, could decrease residents' reliance on cars, and could time stoplights to make commutes quicker for people who drive.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Though effective, adaptive stoplights are costly to install and maintain.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
Google has figured out an easy-to-implement system for minimizing delays and frustration at some stoplights.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Stoplight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoplight. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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stoplight
noun
stop·light
ˈstäp-ˌlīt
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