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The trouble is they always leave telltale signs of their presence.The regime shows no sign of backing down.Two years is not a lot of evidence but the signs are good.It is true that when he got injured you could see signs of fatigue.This may be a sign something is up.The sun deep in your birth sign gives you energy and makes you such good company.Around one in ten people will get warning signs days or weeks before.Not only did he fail to alert the board but he signed off the circular.Just be careful if you are signing official documents.There are signs that cooler heads are beginning to prevail.We made sure tenants and owners signed the same good neighbour agreements.Was he supposed to sign in blood?You know the name and star sign of the goat it came from.Those who are on benefits need to be available for work or to sign on.They said it gave them a chance to look for early signs of the disease.He was turned down because his face showed signs of previous operations to thin his lower lip.Standing at the bar in a restaurant or pub is the universal sign language for being open to meeting people.Outside men held cardboard signs pleading'Does anybody have a spare ticket?Fine, if they were about to sign him.Users sign up, write in where they would like to then see if anyone else up for it.Only when the album was nearing completion and he realised the huge commercial boost it would give the band did he sign up for it.

In other languages
sign

British English: sign /saɪn/ NOUN
symbol A sign is a mark or a shape that has a special meaning.
In maths, + is a plus sign and - is a minus sign.
  • American English: sign
  • Arabic: عَلَامَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: sinal
  • Chinese: 标志
  • Croatian: znak
  • Czech: známka
  • Danish: tegn
  • Dutch: teken
  • European Spanish: señal aviso
  • Finnish: merkki
  • French: signe
  • German: Zeichen
  • Greek: σήμα
  • Italian: segno
  • Japanese: 兆候
  • Korean: 표시
  • Norwegian: tegn
  • Polish: znak oznaka
  • European Portuguese: sinal indicação
  • Romanian: semn
  • Russian: знак
  • Latin American Spanish: señal signo, indicación
  • Swedish: tecken
  • Thai: ป้าย
  • Turkish: işaret
  • Ukrainian: знак
  • Vietnamese: dấu hiệu
British English: sign /saɪn/ VERB
When you sign a document, you write your name on it.
Before his operation the patient was asked to sign a consent form.
Just sign here, please.
  • American English: sign
  • Arabic: يُوقِّعُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: assinar
  • Chinese: 签名
  • Croatian: potpisati
  • Czech: podepsat
  • Danish: underskrive
  • Dutch: tekenen ondertekenen
  • European Spanish: firmar
  • Finnish: allekirjoittaa
  • French: signer
  • German: unterschreiben
  • Greek: υπογράφω
  • Italian: firmare
  • Japanese: 署名する
  • Korean: 서명하다
  • Norwegian: signere
  • Polish: podpisać
  • European Portuguese: assinar
  • Romanian: a semna
  • Russian: подписывать(ся)
  • Latin American Spanish: firmar
  • Swedish: underteckna
  • Thai: เซ็นชื่อ
  • Turkish: imzalamak
  • Ukrainian: підписувати(ся)
  • Vietnamese: ký tên
British English: sign /saɪn/ NOUN
gesture You can make a sign to somebody by moving something.
They gave me a sign to show that everything was all right.
  • American English: sign
  • Arabic: إشارَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: sinal
  • Chinese: 信号
  • Croatian: signalizirati
  • Czech: znamení
  • Danish: tegn
  • Dutch: teken
  • European Spanish: señal
  • Finnish: merkki
  • French: faire un signe
  • German: Zeichen
  • Greek: σινιάλο
  • Italian: segno
  • Japanese: 合図
  • Korean: 표시
  • Norwegian: tegn
  • Polish: znak
  • European Portuguese: sinal
  • Romanian: semn
  • Russian: знак
  • Latin American Spanish: señal
  • Swedish: tecken
  • Thai: ให้สัญญาณ
  • Turkish: işaret
  • Ukrainian: знак
  • Vietnamese: dấu hiệu

All related terms of 'sign'

Chinese translation of 'sign'

sign

(saɪn)

n

  1. (c) (= notice) 指示牌 (zhǐshìpái) (块(塊), kuài)
    ⇒ a sign saying "No Exit" 一块写着"禁止入内"的指示牌 (yī kuài xiězhe "jìnzhǐ rù nèi" de zhǐshìpái)
  2. (c) (also road sign) 路标(標) (lùbiāo) (个(個), )
  3. (c) (= gesture) (with hand etc) 手势(勢) (shǒushì)
    ⇒ the V-for-victory sign 代表胜利的V字手势 (dàibiǎo shènglì de V zì shǒushì)
  4. (c) (Math, Mus, = symbol) 符号(號) (fúhào)
    ⇒ an equals sign 一个等于号 (yī gè děngyúhào)
  5. (c/u) (= indication, evidence) 迹(跡)象 (jìxiàng) (种(種), zhǒng)
    ⇒ The sky is clear and there's no sign of rain. 天空晴朗,丝毫没有要下雨的迹象。 (Tiānkōng qínglǎng, sīháo méiyǒu yào xiàyǔ de jìxiàng.)
  6. (c) (Astrol) 星座 (xīngzuò)

vt

  1. [document] 签(簽)署 (qiānshǔ)
  2. [TV programme] (for deaf people) 用手语(語)演播 (yòng shǒuyǔ yǎnbō)
  3. (Football) [player] 与(與) ... 签(簽)约(約) (yǔ ... qiānyuē)

vi

  1. (= use sign language) 使用手语(語) (shǐyòng shǒuyǔ)
  2. (Football) [player] 签(簽)约(約) (qiānyuē)
    to make a sign 做手势(勢) (zuò shǒushì)
    a plus/minus sign 正/负(負)号(號) (zhèng/fù hào)
    there's no sign of her changing her mind 她没(沒)有任何要改变(變)主意的表示 (tā méiyǒu rènhé yào gǎibiàn zhǔyi de biǎoshì)
    he was showing signs of improvement 他的身体(體)有好转(轉)的迹(跡)象 (tā de shēntǐ yǒu hǎozhuǎn de jìxiàng)
    a sign of the times 时(時)代的特征(徵) (shídài de tèzhēng)
    it's a good/bad sign 这(這)是个(個)好/坏(壞)兆头(頭) (zhè shì gè hǎo/huài zhàotou)
    to sign one's name 签(簽)名 (qiānmíng)

All related terms of 'sign'

(noun) 
Definition
a conventional mark or symbol that has a specific meaning, for example £ for pounds
Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.
Synonyms
symbol
The artist uses the oak tree as a symbol of strength.
mark
He made marks with a pencil.
character
Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque
figure
Deduct the second figure from the first.
device
representation
logo
The letter bore no company name or logo.
badge
Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress.
emblem
The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
ensign
cipher
(noun) 
Definition
a gesture, mark, or symbol intended to convey an idea or information
The priest made the sign of the cross over him.
Synonyms
figure
A figure appeared in the doorway.
form
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
shape
the shapes of the trees against the sky
outline
She could see only the hazy outline of the trees.
(noun) 
Definition
a gesture, mark, or symbol intended to convey an idea or information
They gave him the thumbs-up sign.
Synonyms
gesture
She made a menacing gesture with her fist.
signal
The event was seen as a signal of support.
motion
He made a neat chopping motion with his hand.
indication
cue
He took this as his cue to leave.
gesticulation
(noun) 
Definition
a board or placard displayed in public and intended to advertise, inform, or warn
a sign saying that the highway was closed
Synonyms
notice
I saw a little notice advertising an open day at a nearby estate.
board
warning
She came into my room without warning.
signpost
placard
The marchers sang and waved placards.
road sign
traffic sign
(noun) 
Definition
a visible indication
His face and movements rarely betrayed any sign of nerves.
Synonyms
indication
He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.
evidence
Police said there was no evidence of a struggle.
trace
The church has traces of fifteenth-century frescoes.
mark
Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.
note
He has never been able to read or transcribe musical notes.
signal
suggestion
that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan
symptom
Your problem with sleep is just a symptom of a larger problem.
hint
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
proof
gesture
He called on the government to make a gesture of goodwill.
clue
Scientists have discovered a clue that may unlock the puzzle.
a vital clue to the killer's identity
token
He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation.
manifestation
Different animals have different manifestations of the disease.
giveaway
The only giveaway was the look of amusement in her eyes.
vestige
She had lost every vestige of her puppy fat.
spoor
(noun) 
Definition
an omen
It is a sign of things to come.
Synonyms
omen
Her appearance at this moment is an omen of disaster.
warning
a warning of impending doom
portent
This is a frightening portent for the future.
foreboding
No one paid any attention to their gloomy forebodings.
presage
Soldiers used to believe a raven was a presage of coming battle.
forewarning
writing on the wall
We should have seen the writing on the wall and guessed what was coming.
augury
The auguries of death are gathering around him.
auspice
wake-up call
(verb) 
Definition
to make a sign to someone so as to convey an idea or information
She signed to me to go out.
Synonyms
gesture
I gestured towards the boathouse and he looked inside.
indicate
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
signal
She signalled a passing taxi.
wave
He waved to us from across the street.
beckon
He beckoned to the waiter.
gesticulate
The man was gesticulating wildly.
use sign language
(verb) 
Definition
to write (one's name) on (a document or letter) to show its authenticity or one's agreement
I got him to sign my copy of his book.
Synonyms
autograph
initial
Would you mind initialling this voucher?
inscribe
The book is inscribed: To John Arlott from Laurie Lee.
subscribe
set your hand to

Phrasal verbs

See sign on
See sign someone up
See sign something away
See sign up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of augury
Definition
an omen
The auguries of death are gathering around him.
Synonyms
omen,
sign,
warning,
promise,
token,
herald (literary),
prophecy,
precursor,
forerunner,
portent,
harbinger (literary),
presage,
forewarning,
prognostication,
auspice,
puku (New Zealand)
in the sense of badge
Definition
any revealing feature or mark
Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress.
Synonyms
mark,
sign,
indication,
token,
indicator,
trademark,
hallmark
in the sense of beckon
Definition
to summon with a gesture
He beckoned to the waiter.
Synonyms
gesture,
sign,
wave,
indicate,
signal,
nod,
motion,
summon,
gesticulate

Synonyms of 'sign'

sign

Explore 'sign' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of character
Definition
a single letter, numeral, or symbol used in writing or printing
Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque
Synonyms
symbol,
mark,
sign,
letter,
figure,
type,
device,
logo,
emblem,
rune,
cipher,
hieroglyph
in the sense of cipher
Synonyms
symbol,
figure,
character,
digit,
number,
numeral
in the sense of clue
Definition
something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery
Scientists have discovered a clue that may unlock the puzzle.a vital clue to the killer's identity
Synonyms
indication,
lead,
sign,
evidence,
tip,
suggestion,
trace,
hint,
suspicion,
pointer,
tip-off,
inkling,
intimation
in the sense of cue
Definition
a signal or reminder
He took this as his cue to leave.
Synonyms
signal,
sign,
nod,
hint,
prompt,
reminder,
suggestion
in the sense of emblem
Definition
an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea
The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
Synonyms
representation,
symbol,
mark,
sign,
type,
token
in the sense of evidence
Police said there was no evidence of a struggle.
Synonyms
sign(s),
mark,
suggestion,
trace,
indication,
token,
manifestation
in the sense of foreboding
No one paid any attention to their gloomy forebodings.
Synonyms
omen,
warning,
prediction,
portent,
sign,
token,
foreshadowing,
presage,
prognostication,
augury,
foretoken
in the sense of form
Definition
a visible person or animal
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
Synonyms
build,
being,
body,
figure,
shape,
frame,
outline,
anatomy,
silhouette,
physique,
person
in the sense of gesticulate
Definition
to make expressive movements with the hands and arms, usually while talking
The man was gesticulating wildly.
Synonyms
signal,
sign,
wave,
indicate,
motion,
gesture,
beckon,
make a sign
in the sense of giveaway
Definition
something that reveals hidden feelings or intentions
The only giveaway was the look of amusement in her eyes.
Synonyms
sign,
suggestion,
hint,
indication,
evidence,
inkling,
intimation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hint
Definition
a suggestion given in an indirect or subtle manner
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
Synonyms
clue,
mention,
suggestion,
implication,
indication,
reminder,
tip-off,
pointer,
allusion,
innuendo,
inkling,
intimation,
insinuation,
word to the wise
in the sense of indicate
Definition
to be or give a sign or symptom of
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
Synonyms
show,
suggest,
reveal,
display,
signal,
demonstrate,
point to,
imply,
disclose,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
bespeak,
make known,
be symptomatic of,
evince (formal),
betoken,
flag up
in the sense of initial
Definition
to sign with one's initials, esp. to indicate approval
Would you mind initialling this voucher?
Synonyms
sign,
endorse,
subscribe,
autograph,
inscribe,
set your hand to
in the sense of inscribe
Definition
to write one's name, and sometimes a brief dedication, on (a book) before giving to someone
The book is inscribed: To John Arlott from Laurie Lee.
Synonyms
dedicate,
sign,
address
in the sense of logo
Definition
a special design that identifies a company or an organization and appears on all its products, printed material, etc.
The letter bore no company name or logo.
Synonyms
trademark,
figure,
design,
device,
symbol,
token,
badge,
crest,
motif,
motto,
emblem,
insignia,
colophon
in the sense of manifestation
Different animals have different manifestations of the disease.
Synonyms
sign,
symptom,
indication,
mark,
example,
evidence,
instance,
proof,
token,
testimony
in the sense of mark
Definition
a written or printed symbol, as used for punctuation
He made marks with a pencil.
Synonyms
symbol,
sign,
character,
diacritic
in the sense of mark
Definition
an indication of some quality
Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.
Synonyms
indication,
sign,
note,
evidence,
symbol,
proof,
token
in the sense of motion
Definition
a movement or gesture
He made a neat chopping motion with his hand.
Synonyms
gesture,
sign,
wave,
signal,
gesticulation
in the sense of note
Definition
a written symbol representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
He has never been able to read or transcribe musical notes.
Synonyms
symbol,
mark,
sign,
indication,
token

Additional synonyms

in the sense of outline
Definition
the general shape of something, esp. when only the profile and not the details are visible
She could see only the hazy outline of the trees.
Synonyms
shape,
lines,
form,
figure,
profile,
silhouette,
configuration,
contour(s),
delineation,
lineament(s)
in the sense of placard
Definition
a notice that is paraded in public
The marchers sang and waved placards.
Synonyms
notice,
bill,
advertisement,
poster,
sticker,
public notice,
affiche
in the sense of portent
Definition
a sign of a future event
This is a frightening portent for the future.
Synonyms
omen,
sign,
warning,
threat,
indication,
premonition,
foreshadowing,
foreboding,
harbinger (literary),
presage,
forewarning,
prognostication,
augury,
presentiment,
prognostic
in the sense of presage
Definition
an omen
Soldiers used to believe a raven was a presage of coming battle.
Synonyms
omen,
sign,
warning,
forecast,
prediction,
prophecy,
portent,
harbinger (literary),
intimation,
forewarning,
prognostication,
augury,
prognostic,
auspice
in the sense of shape
Definition
the figure or outline of the body of a person
the shapes of the trees against the sky
Synonyms
form,
profile,
outline,
lines,
build,
cut,
figure,
structure,
appearance,
silhouette,
configuration,
contours
in the sense of signal
Definition
any sign, gesture, sound, or action used to communicate information
The event was seen as a signal of support.
Synonyms
sign,
gesture,
indication,
mark,
note,
evidence,
expression,
proof,
token,
indicator,
manifestation
in the sense of signal
She signalled a passing taxi.
Synonyms
gesture,
sign,
wave,
indicate,
nod,
motion,
beckon,
gesticulate,
give a sign to
in the sense of suggestion
that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan
Synonyms
trace,
touch,
hint,
shadow,
impression,
breath,
indication,
whisper,
suspicion,
ghost,
intimation
in the sense of symptom
Definition
anything that is taken as an indication that something is wrong
Your problem with sleep is just a symptom of a larger problem.
Synonyms
manifestation,
sign,
indication,
mark,
warning,
evidence,
expression,
proof,
token,
portent,
augury
in the sense of token
Definition
a symbol, sign, or indication of something
He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation.
Synonyms
symbol,
mark,
sign,
note,
evidence,
earnest (old-fashioned),
index,
expression,
demonstration,
proof,
indication,
clue,
representation,
badge,
manifestation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of trace
Definition
a remnant of something
The church has traces of fifteenth-century frescoes.
Synonyms
remnant,
remains,
sign,
record,
mark,
evidence,
indication,
token,
relic,
vestige,
footprint,
electronic footprint
in the sense of vestige
Definition
a small amount or trace
She had lost every vestige of her puppy fat.
Synonyms
trace,
sign,
hint,
scrap,
evidence,
indication,
suspicion,
glimmer
in the sense of warning
Definition
a hint, threat, or advance notice of a possible danger or problem
She came into my room without warning.
Synonyms
notice,
notification,
word,
sign,
threat,
tip,
signal,
alarm,
announcement,
hint,
alert,
tip-off (informal),
heads up (US, Canadian)
in the sense of warning
Definition
a hint, threat, or advance notice of a possible danger or problem
a warning of impending doom
Synonyms
omen,
sign,
forecast,
indication,
token,
prediction,
prophecy,
premonition,
foreboding,
portent,
presage,
augury,
foretoken,
rahui (New Zealand)
in the sense of wave
Definition
to move (one's hand) to and fro as a greeting
He waved to us from across the street.
Synonyms
signal,
sign,
gesture,
gesticulate
in the sense of writing on the wall
We should have seen the writing on the wall and guessed what was coming.
Synonyms
omen,
sign,
warning,
signal,
portent,
forewarning,
ill omen
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