In plain English
This means the signal is not strong enough to carry information dependably. Communication may become unsteady or inconsistent. It describes the condition of the signal itself.
In context
Here, it reports that the Wi‑Fi or service signal is too weak for reliable communication.
- Situation
- Installing broadband, activating service, using routers, and reading connection status
- What it communicates
- reports that the Wi‑Fi or service signal is low in strength.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say why the signal is weak or whether communication will fail completely.
Examples
“During the call, a weak signal made every few words break up.”
“In the basement, the phone gets a weak signal.”