/ˈbiː.kən/
a light or fire in a place that is easy to see, such as on the top of a hill, that acts as a warning or signal:
As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of beacons was lit across the region.
The tower had a flashing beacon that people could see from miles away.
a navigation beacon
figurative
He was a beacon of hope for the younger generation.
beaconed; beaconing; beacons
intransitive verb
: to shine as a beacon
… Adventure beaconed from far off, and his heart leapt to greet the light.
—Maurice Hewlett