英语词汇“sign”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

signverb

uk/saɪn/us/saɪn/

sign verb (WRITE)

B1 [ I or T ] to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself:

to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement

Sign here, please.

He signed his name at the end of the letter.

[ + obj + noun ] He signed himself "Mark Taylor".

She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed.

[ T ] in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player:

The team has just signed a new player.

More examples

Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
We can't sign the agreement yet - we'll have to play for time.
He asked her to sign a prenuptial agreement when they got engaged.
Can I nominate someone as a proxy to sign for me?
Don't sign anything until you've read the small print.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Signing & signatures

anon
cosignatory
countersign
initial
John Hancock
notarize
sign (sb) out
sign (sth) off
sign for sth
sign for/with sb
sign on
sign sth out
sign sth over
signature
signing
tag
the undersigned
witness

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Applying for a job

sign verb (BODY MOVEMENT)

[ T or I ] to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements:

[ + to infinitive ] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink.

[ + that ] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink.

[ I or T ] to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk)

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Gestures & gesturing

air punch
air quotes
bat
beckon
blow
bob
body language
finger
gesture
give sb the finger idiom
inclination
mooning
namaskar
nod
non-verbal
pump
pump sb's hand idiom
signing
wave sb off
wave sb/sth down

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Idiom(s)

sign your own death warrant

sign on the dotted line

signed and sealed

Phrasal verb(s)

sign sth away

sign for sth

sign for/with sb

sign (sb) in

sign (sth) off

sign off

sign on

sign (sb) out

sign sth out

sign sth over

signnoun [ C ]

uk/saɪn/us/saɪn/

sign noun [ C ] (NOTICE)

A2 a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.:

a road sign

a shop sign

More examples

The sign by the roadworks said 'Slow - heavy plant crossing'.
The road sign points left.
The sign on the gate said 'Private Property - No Admittance.'
The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking."
He hung a sign on the door of the shop that said it would reopen at 11.

sign noun [ C ] (BODY MOVEMENT)

B1 a movement of the body that gives information or an instruction:

She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.

He made/gave a sign to his boyfriend to stop talking.

The priest made the sign of the cross (= made the shape of a cross by moving his hand between four points on his chest) when he entered the church.

See also

signal

More examples

She made a sign to the others to come in.
The conductor gave a sign for them to play louder.
He made a sign to them to stand up.
He pulled a face as a sign that he thought Tommy was talking rubbish.
He made a spiral sign with his hand to indicate that they should turn.

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Gestures & gesturing

air punch
air quotes
bat
beckon
blow
bob
body language
finger
gesture
give sb the finger idiom
inclination
mooning
namaskar
nod
non-verbal
pump
pump sb's hand idiom
signing
wave sb off
wave sb/sth down

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sign noun [ C ] (SHOWING)

B1 something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future:

His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.

[ + that ] The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better.

I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it).

There was no sign of life in the building (= there seemed to be no one in it).

Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.

There is every sign that/All the signs are that the worst is over.

See also

signal

More examples

Doug scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat.
She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.
The detectives searched the house from top to bottom , but they found no sign of the stolen goods.
A common sign of dyslexia is that the sequencing of letters when spelling words may be incorrect.
High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society.

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Showing and demonstrating

act sth out
attest
barometer
bespeak
bring
bring sth forward
flicker
manifestation
produce
prove
put up sth
radiate
revealing
says something about sb/sth idiom
signify
speak
strike
suggest
token
wear

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sign noun [ C ] (MARK)

B2 a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning:

+ and - are mathematical signs.

£ is the sign for the British pound.

More examples

How do you write the euro sign?
There was a percentage sign after the figure.
Where is the degree sign on this keyboard?

Idiom(s)

sign of the times

单词	sign
释义	Contents verb (2) sign (WRITE) sign (BODY MOVEMENT) noun (4) sign (NOTICE) sign (BODY MOVEMENT) sign (SHOWING) sign (MARK) Contents noun (4) sign (MARK) sign (PUBLIC INFORMATION) sign (BODY MOVEMENT) sign (SIGNAL) verb (2) sign (WRITE) sign (COMMUNICATE) Contents verb (3) sign (1) sign (2) sign (3) noun (3) sign (1) sign (2) sign (3) English American Business signverb uk/saɪn/us/saɪn/ sign verb (WRITE) B1 [ I or T ] to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself: to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement Sign here, please. He signed his name at the end of the letter. [ + obj + noun ] He signed himself "Mark Taylor". She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed. [ T ] in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player: The team has just signed a new player. More examples Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment. We can't sign the agreement yet - we'll have to play for time. He asked her to sign a prenuptial agreement when they got engaged. Can I nominate someone as a proxy to sign for me? Don't sign anything until you've read the small print. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Signing & signatures anon cosignatory countersign initial John Hancock notarize *sign (sb)* out sign (sth) off** sign for sth sign for/with sb sign on *sign sth* out sign sth over signature signing tag the undersigned witness See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Applying for a job sign verb (BODY MOVEMENT) [ T or I ] to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements: [ + to infinitive ] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink. [ + that ] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink. [ I or T ] to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk) Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Gestures & gesturing air punch air quotes bat beckon blow bob body language finger gesture give sb the finger idiom inclination mooning namaskar nod non-verbal pump pump sb's hand idiom signing wave sb off wave sb/sth down See more results » Idiom(s) sign your own death warrant sign on the dotted line signed and sealed Phrasal verb(s) sign sth away sign for sth sign for/with sb sign (sb) in sign (sth) off sign off sign on sign (sb) out sign sth out sign sth over sign up signnoun [ C ] uk/saɪn/us/saɪn/ sign noun [ C ] (NOTICE) A2 a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.: a road sign a shop sign More examples The sign by the roadworks said 'Slow - heavy plant crossing'. The road sign points left. The sign on the gate said 'Private Property - No Admittance.' The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking." He hung a sign on the door of the shop that said it would reopen at 11. sign noun [ C ] (BODY MOVEMENT) B1 a movement of the body that gives information or an instruction: She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave. He made/gave a sign to his boyfriend to stop talking. The priest made the sign of the cross (= made the shape of a cross by moving his hand between four points on his chest) when he entered the church. See also signal More examples She made a sign to the others to come in. The conductor gave a sign for them to play louder. He made a sign to them to stand up. He pulled a face as a sign that he thought Tommy was talking rubbish. He made a spiral sign with his hand to indicate that they should turn. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Gestures & gesturing air punch air quotes bat beckon blow bob body language finger gesture give sb the finger idiom inclination mooning namaskar nod non-verbal pump pump sb's hand idiom signing wave sb off wave sb/sth down See more results » sign noun [ C ] (SHOWING) B1 something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future: His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness. [ + that ] The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better. I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it). There was no sign of life in the building (= there seemed to be no one in it). Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year. There is every sign that/All the signs are that the worst is over. See also signal More examples Doug scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat. She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless. The detectives searched the house from top to bottom , but they found no sign of the stolen goods. A common sign of dyslexia is that the sequencing of letters when spelling words may be incorrect. High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Showing and demonstrating act sth out attest barometer bespeak bring bring sth forward flicker manifestation produce prove** put up sth radiate revealing says something about sb/sth idiom signify speak strike suggest token wear See more results » sign noun [ C ] (MARK) B2 a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning: + and - are mathematical signs. £ is the sign for the British pound. More examples How do you write the euro sign? There was a percentage sign after the figure. Where is the degree sign on this keyboard? Idiom(s) sign of the times signnoun [ C ] us/sɑɪn/ sign noun [ C ] (MARK) a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning: The symbol for subtraction is the minus sign. sign noun [ C ] (PUBLIC INFORMATION) a device that gives information to people who see it: a stop sign A neon sign marked the entrance to the parking garage. sign noun [ C ] (BODY MOVEMENT) a movement of the hands or body that gives information or an instruction: He kept giving me the cut-throat sign to end the speech. sign noun [ C ] (SIGNAL) a signal that something exists or that shows what might happen in the future: She was at least sharing her problems with me, and that was a sign of progress. There was nobody in the place, and I thought that was a bad sign. There are signs that he is thinking of running for president. signverb us/sɑɪn/ sign verb (WRITE) [ I/T ] to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or that you have written it yourself: [ T ] to sign a letter/contract/check [ I ] Please sign for the package when it arrives (= write your name on a form to show that you have received it). [ I/T ] If an organization signs someone, that person has officially become a member of the organization by agreeing to a contract: [ T ] The team signed four new players this week. sign verb (COMMUNICATE) to communicate by using hand movements: [ + that clause ] He signed that he’d be ready in five minutes. Phrasal verb(s) sign away something sign in sign off sign off (on something) sign on sign something over (to someone) sign up sign with someone signverb uk/saɪn/us [ I or T ] to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, for example to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself: sign a contract/agreement/declaration We've already agreed the details and I just need to sign a contract. sign a letter/form/cheque Please sign your name below if you are available to help. Sign here please. signed and sealed also signed, sealed, and delivered finished and official because all the necessary documents have been signed: The project can start now that the contract has been signed and sealed. sign on the dotted line to agree to do something, especially by signing an agreement: Many people sign on the dotted line without reading their policy documents. Phrasal verb(s) sign for sth sign in sign sb in sign out sign off sign (sth) off sign off on sth sign on signnoun [ C ] uk/saɪn/us a flat object giving information, directions, a warning, etc.: The store had a handwritten sign in the window. A sign advertising the closing-down sale was clearly visible from the road. road/shop/street signs a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning: + is the plus sign and % is the percentage sign. something that shows that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future: a sign of sth His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness. a sign that There are signs that the economy is improving Neither side is showing signs of backing down. All the signs are that the worst is over.
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signverb

sign verb (WRITE)

sign verb (BODY MOVEMENT)

Idiom(s)

Phrasal verb(s)

signnoun [ C ]

sign noun [ C ] (NOTICE)

sign noun [ C ] (BODY MOVEMENT)

sign noun [ C ] (SHOWING)

sign noun [ C ] (MARK)

Idiom(s)

signnoun [ C ]

sign noun [ C ] (MARK)

sign noun [ C ] (PUBLIC INFORMATION)

sign noun [ C ] (BODY MOVEMENT)

sign noun [ C ] (SIGNAL)

signverb

sign verb (WRITE)

sign verb (COMMUNICATE)

Phrasal verb(s)

signverb

Phrasal verb(s)

signnoun [ C ]