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Discover LudwigThe phrase "signalled him" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when describing an action where someone indicates or communicates something to another person, often through gestures or signals. Example: "During the meeting, she signalled him to speak up and share his thoughts."
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Then she signalled him to follow.
But then she signalled him to take her place.
When he was four steps away, she signalled him to halt.
He raised his hand, and so she signalled him to step forward.
The manner in which he responded to a charge from fellow countryman Nick Dougherty signalled him as a competitor with a keen nerve.
At this point the community switchboard girl signalled him from the doorway and he picked up the other phone, crying apologetically to the first, "I'm sorry, Washington is calling".
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She used only her chin to signal him.
(She has been known to signal him violently from the audience when he goes on too long answering a question).
As Mr. Lew delved deeper and deeper into the numbers, Mr. Obama put up his hand, signaling him to stop.
Asked if he relied on instinct to determine which part of his body is signaling him, Mr. Lewis replied: "Absolutely.
But just as he finished his speech, Dr Jacobs noticed a technician frantically signalling him to continue talking.
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