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sign

/ˈsaɪn/

US UK

noun

plural signs

[count] a piece of paper, wood, etc., with words or pictures on it that gives information about something

The sign in the store window says OPEN.

After you get off the highway, follow the signs for Route 25.

road/street/traffic signs

He ran the stop sign.

There was a For Sale sign on the car.

something (such as an action or event) which shows that something else exists, is true, or will happen

All the signs point to him as the guilty party.

She ignored me, which was a sure sign that she was mad at me.

The company called me in for a second interview. That's a good sign.

It was a bad sign that he couldn't walk on the injured leg.

There are plenty of warning signs that the company is in danger of bankruptcy. - often + of

Chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack.

We remained alert for any signs of danger.

the telltale signs of the disease

the first signs of spring

The bartender called the police at the first sign of trouble. [=as soon as there was trouble]

The runner showed signs of fatigue. [=appeared to be tired]

His writing is showing signs of improvement. [=appears to be improving]

He showed no sign of remorse.

The planet showed no signs of life. [=there was no evidence of living things on the planet] - see also vital signs

a motion, action, or movement that you use to express a thought, command, or wish

They bowed before the king as a sign of respect.

The teacher made a sign for the students to be quiet.

a picture of the president giving the thumbs-up sign - see also sign of the cross

any one of the hand movements that are used in sign language - often + for

Do you know the sign for thank you?

the sign for the letter B

a symbol that is used to represent something especially in mathematics

The symbol is the sign for division. - see also call sign, division sign, dollar sign, minus sign, multiplication sign, plus sign

star sign

What's your sign?

a sign of the times

something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history

Having metal detectors in schools is a sign of the times.

verb

signs; signed; signing

to write (your name) on something [+ obj]

Sign your name on the bottom line.

She met with fans and signed autographs. [no obj]

Please sign at the bottom of the application.

Make sure you get all the details before you sign on the dotted line. [=officially agree to buy or do something by signing a document]

[+ obj] :to write your name on (something) especially to show that you accept, agree with, or will be responsible for something

You forgot to sign the document/letter/check.

He was forced to sign the confession.

The contract was signed by both parties.

The author will be signing copies of his books today.

a signed confession

The contract should be signed, sealed, and delivered by tomorrow.

The President signed the bill into law. [=made the bill a law by signing an official document]

[+ obj] :to hire (someone) to do something especially by having that person sign a contract

The team signed the pitcher to a three-year contract.

He is signed to a three-year contract.

The studio signed her to do another movie. = The studio signed her for another movie. - see also sign on (below), sign up (below)

[no obj] :to agree to work for or to produce something for an organization, business, etc., especially by signing a contract

She signed to direct two movies for the studio.

usually + with

She signed with the studio to direct two movies.

He signed with the team for one season.

The band signed with an independent label. - see also sign on (below), sign up (below)

to communicate by using sign language [no obj]

The child is learning how to sign. [+ obj]

She signed please.

sign away

[phrasal verb]

sign (something) away or sign away (something) :to give (something, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document

He signed away his share of the property.

sign for

[phrasal verb]

sign for (something) :to sign a document to show that you have received (a package, letter, etc.)

I signed for the package when it was delivered.

sign in

[phrasal verb]

to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have arrived

All visitors must sign in upon arrival.

b sign (someone) in or sign in (someone) :to write the name of (someone) on a list, in a book, etc., to show that they have arrived

The receptionist signed the guests in.

sign (something) in or sign in (something) :to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have returned (something that you borrowed)

He signed the video equipment (back) in.

sign off

[phrasal verb]

to end a letter or broadcast by signing or saying your name

She signed off with Yours Truly, Maria.

This is DJ Fresh signing off. Peace.

The radio station signs off [=stops broadcasting] at midnight.

US sign off or Brit sign (something) off or Brit sign off (something) :to approve something officially by signing your name

(US) She refused to sign off until the wording was changed.

(Brit) He inspected the memo before signing it off.

usually + on in U.S. English

He signed off on the memo [=he approved the memo by signing it] and gave it back to his secretary for distribution.

sign on

[phrasal verb]

to agree to do something (such as a job) especially by signing a contract

She signed on to the new project.

He signed on [=signed up] as a member of the crew.

b sign (someone) on or sign on (someone) :to hire (someone) to do something especially by having that person sign a contract

The studio has signed her on [=signed her up] to do another movie.

She's signed on for another movie. - see also 2sign 2 (above)

to start a broadcast by saying your name

This is DJ Fresh signing on.

The radio station signs on [=begins broadcasting] at 5:00 a.m.

Brit :to report officially that you are unemployed in order to receive money from the government

She lost her job and had to sign on.

sign out

[phrasal verb]

to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have left a place

Did the visitors sign out?

b sign (someone) out or sign out (someone) :to write the name of (someone) on a list, in a book, etc., to show that they have left a place

The receptionist signed the guests out.

sign (something) out or sign out (something) :to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have borrowed (something)

He signed the video equipment out.

The library book is signed out.

sign over

[phrasal verb]

sign (something) over or sign over (something) :to give (something that you own, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document

He signed over the property to his brother.

sign up

[phrasal verb]

to sign your name on a document or list in order to get, do, or take something

She signed up for health insurance.

He signed up for tennis lessons.

Students can now sign up for classes.

to indicate that you will definitely do a job, join a team, etc., especially by signing a contract

He signed up [=signed on] as an Army reservist.

She signed up with another team.

sign (someone) up or sign up (someone)

to add the name of (someone) to an official list in order for that person to get, do, or take something

The church has signed up more than enough volunteers for the festival.

to hire (someone) to do something especially by having that person sign a contract

The team signed up [=signed on] several new players.

The record label signed the band up. - see also 2sign 2 (above)

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