privacy light

English translation: 'Do not disturb' indicator light

18:17 Sep 6, 2019
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Other
English term or phrase: privacy light
Once free of the lobby he card-swiped, key-punched, and retina-scanned his way to his office. Entering, he closed the door behind him, engaged his privacy light, and hung his overcoat on the hook. His computer hard drive, per service regulations,
was locked in his safe.

What is the "privacy light" here? Anything to do with safety cameras?
The place is Vauxhall Cross, London, and the man is an important MI6 official.
allp
Poland
Local time: 13:52
Selected answer:'Do not disturb' indicator light
Explanation:
I think you'll find it's probably some kind of red "Do not disturb" warning light outside the door, to stop people just barging in if you are having a confidential discussion etc.
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Tony M
France
Local time: 13:52
Grading comment
Thank you, Tony and Björn!
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3 +2'Do not disturb' indicator light
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'Do not disturb' indicator light


Explanation:
I think you'll find it's probably some kind of red "Do not disturb" warning light outside the door, to stop people just barging in if you are having a confidential discussion etc.

Tony M
France
Local time: 13:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 168
Grading comment
Thank you, Tony and Björn!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Björn Vrooman: See discussion for pictures.
18 mins
  -> Danke, Björn!

agree  Yvonne Gallagher: well, alleluia! (Having said this at 6 mins!)//No you said it!!, then it was translated to Portuguese!... And rehashed later...Just glad you posted an answer!//:-))
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Yvonne! / Ah, I see! I didn't originally post, as I thought it was EN > FR, and I haven't a clue what it would be in FR :-)
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