send a signal

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send a signal

to do something that is likely to influence someone's attitudes or behavior. The people in Pennsylvania sent a signal in this election that they wanted health-care reform. Making polluters pay to recycle old electronics products sends a strong signal to the companies to change the way they do business.

Usage notes: said about actions whether they are intentional or not

See also: send, signal

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sell down the river
sell like hotcakes
sell out
sell short
sell soul
send
send a message

send a signal
send around
send away for
send away with a flea in ear
send back
send chills down/up spine
send flying
send for

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