beacon (EN)
существительное

существительное “beacon”

sg. beacon, pl. beacons
  1. маяк (в историческом контексте, например, костёр на холме)
    As the enemy troops advanced, the villagers lit a beacon on the hilltop to warn the neighboring towns.
  2. маяк (навигационный знак)
    The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding ships safely around the treacherous rocks.
  3. ориентир (в переносном смысле, указывающий на надежду или опасность)
    In the midst of the crisis, the charity's relief efforts were a beacon of hope to those in need.
  4. бикон (устройство)
    The museum installed beacons throughout the exhibits, which sent information to visitors' smartphones about the artwork.
  5. трекер (в контексте веб-технологий)
    The company's website used a beacon to track user behavior and gather analytics for targeted advertising.