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(idiomatic) To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

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See correct answer

say the word

Source Word

say the word

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

Japanese Meaning

行動を開始するタイミングを示す（＝始める合図） / 許可・同意を与える意思を表す（＝命令の口火を切る）

If you say the word, we'll start the presentation.

あなたが合図を出してくれれば、プレゼンテーションを始めます。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

"I wish—When shall we have courage to marry, Jude?"

says the word

（ present singular third-person ）

saying the word

（ participle present ）

said the word

（ participle past ）

said the word

（ past ）