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sign S0398800 (sīn)n.1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality: A high temperature is a sign of fever.2. a. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command: gave the go-ahead sign. See Synonyms at gesture.b. Sign language.3. a. A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business: a motel with a flashing neon sign outside.b. A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command: an EXIT sign above a door; a traffic sign.4. A conventional figure or device that stands for a word, phrase, or operation; a symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.5. pl. sign An indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal: looking for deer sign.6. A trace or vestige: no sign of life.7. A portentous incident or event; a presage: took the eclipse as a sign from God.8. Medicine An objective finding, usually detected on physical examination, from a laboratory test, or on an x-ray, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease.9. One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.v. signed, sign·ing, signs v.tr.1. To affix one's signature to: signed the letter.2. To write (one's signature): signed her name to the contract.3. To approve or ratify (a document) by affixing a signature, seal, or other mark: sign a bill into law.4. To hire or engage by obtaining a signature on a contract: signed a rookie pitcher for next season; sign up actors for a tour.5. To relinquish or transfer title to by signature: signed away all her claims to the estate.6. To provide with a sign or signs: sign a new highway.7. To communicate with a sign or signs: signed his approval with a nod.8. To express (a word or thought, for example) in a sign language: signed her reply to the question.9. To consecrate with the sign of the cross.v.intr.1. To make a sign or signs; signal.2. To communicate in a sign language.3. To write one's signature.Phrasal Verbs: sign in1. To record the arrival of another or oneself by signing a register.2. To log in to a website or network. sign off1. To announce the end of a communication; conclude.2. To stop transmission after identifying the broadcasting station.3. Informal To express approval formally or conclusively: got Congress to sign off on the new tax proposal. sign on1. To enlist oneself, especially as an employee: "Retired politicians often sign on with top-dollar law firms" (New York Times).2. To be in agreement with something; accept or support something: a senator who signed on to the president's tax policy.3. To start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station. sign out1. To record the departure of another or oneself by signing a register.2. To log out of a website or network. sign up To agree to be a participant or recipient by signing one's name; enlist: signed up for military service; signing up for a pottery course.
[Middle English signe, from Old French, from Latin signum; see sekw- in Indo-European roots.]
sign′er n.sign up vb (adverb) to enlist or cause to enlist, as for military service Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | sign up - engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"sign on, contract, signhire, employ, engage - engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"contract out - assign a job to someone outside one's own business | | 2. | sign up - join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate, "Sign up for yoga classes"enlist - join the militaryjoin, fall in, get together - become part of; become a member of a group or organization; "He joined the Communist Party as a young man" |
signnoun1. Something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else:badge, evidence, index, indication, indicator, manifestation, mark, note, signification, stamp, symptom, token, witness.2. Something that takes the place of words in communicating a thought or feeling:expression, gesture, indication, token.3. An expressive, meaningful bodily movement:gesticulation, gesture, indication, motion, signal.Informal: high sign.4. A usually public posting that conveys a message:bill, billboard, notice, placard, poster.5. A conventional mark used in a writing system:character, symbol.6. A phenomenon that serves as a sign or warning of some future good or evil:augury, forerunner, foretoken, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, prognostic, prognostication.Idiom: writing on the wall.verb1. To affix one's signature to:autograph, endorse, inscribe, subscribe, undersign.Idioms: put one's John Hancock on, set one's hand to.2. To make bodily motions so as to convey an idea or complement speech:gesticulate, gesture, motion, signal, signalize.Idiom: give the high sign.phrasal verb
sign onInformal. To become a member of:enlist, enroll, enter, join, muster in, sign up.phrasal verb
sign overTo change the ownership of (property) by means of a legal document:cede, deed, grant, make over.Law: alien, alienate, assign, convey, transfer.phrasal verb
sign upTo become a member of:enlist, enroll, enter, join, muster in.Informal: sign on.Translationssign (sain) noun1. a mark used to mean something; a symbol. is the sign for addition. 符號 符号2. a notice set up to give information (a shopkeeper's name, the direction of a town etc) to the public. road-sign. 標誌 标记3. a movement (eg a nod, wave of the hand) used to mean or represent something. He made a sign to me to keep still. 示意 示意4. a piece of evidence suggesting that something is present or about to come. There were no signs of life at the house and he was afraid they were away; Clouds are often a sign of rain. 徵兆 征兆 verb1. to write one's name (on). Sign at the bottom, please. 簽名 签名2. to write (one's name) on a letter, document etc. He signed his name on the document. 簽上(姓名) 签字3. to make a movement of the head, hand etc in order to show one's meaning. She signed to me to say nothing. 示意 示意ˈsignboard noun a board with a notice. In the garden was a signboard which read `House for Sale'. 招牌 招牌ˈsignpost noun a post with a sign on it, showing the direction and distance of places. We saw a signpost which told us we were 80 kilometres from London. 路標，指示牌 路标，指示牌 sign in/out to record one's arrival or departure by writing one's name. He signed in at the hotel when he arrived. 簽到(或簽離) 签到（或注消） sign up1. to join an organization or make an agreement to do something etc by writing one's name. 報名，簽署 签名参加组织或签协议2. to engage for work by making a legal contract. 應聘 应聘sign up
sign up1. To enlist or enroll oneself or someone in something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sign" and "up." My mother signed me up for piano lessons on the weekend. She signed up with a talent agency to try to land some gigs.2. To subscribe oneself or someone to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sign" and "up." If you sign up a friend for the service, you'll get $20 credit to your account. You should sign yourself up to our monthly newsletter if you want to know our latest products and promotional offers.See also: sign, upsign someone up (for something)to record the agreement of someone, including oneself, to participate in something. Has anyone signed you up for the office picnic? Can you sign up Liz for the party?See also: sign, upsign someone up (with someone or something)to record the agreement of someone to join someone, a group of people, or an organization. I want to sign George up with our softball team. Tom signed up his friends with the agency.See also: sign, upsign up (for something)to record one's agreement to participate in something. I want to sign up for guitar lessons. We will sign up as soon as possible.See also: sign, upsign upEnlist in an organization; also, register or subscribe to something. For example, He signed up for four years in the navy, or Are you planning to sign up for that pottery class? [Early 1900s] See also: sign, upsign upv.1. To register by or as if by signing one's name; enlist: The army recruiter persuaded me to sign up. I signed up to volunteer at the hospital. Would you like to sign up for our free newsletter?2. To register someone or something by or as if by signing one's name; enlist someone or something: I signed my daughter up for swimming lessons. The telemarketer signed up another four customers.3. To hire or engage someone by obtaining a signature on a contract: The producer is signing up actors for a touring play. The team signed a rookie pitcher up for next season.See also: sign, upEncyclopediaSeesignLegalSeeSignsign up
Synonyms for sign upverb engage by written agreementSynonymsRelated Words- hire
- employ
- engage
- contract out
verb join a club, an activity, etcRelated Words- enlist
- join
- fall in
- get together
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