That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.
An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels of danger; also a signal mark on land. (FM 55-501)
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
To act as a beacon.
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
The state of being neglected.
Habitual lack of care.
The act of neglecting.
To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.
To fail to care for or attend to something.
To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
To ignore for the sake of simplifying calculations without significantly affecting accuracy.