Signing
nnoun.communicationlanguage expressed by visible hand gesturesSynset:sign language
Derivationally Related Form:sign
Hypernyms:language linguistic communication
Inherited Hypernyms:sign languagelanguagecommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:ASLAmerican sign languagefinger spellingfingerspelling
Part Meronyms:sign
Full Hyponyms:aslfinger spelling
vverb.communicationmark with one's signature; write one's name (on)Synset:sign subscribe
Examples:- She signed the letter and sent it off
- Please sign here
Derivationally Related Form:signersignaturesubscription
Hypernyms:write
Inherited Hypernyms:signwritecommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:rubricate
Full Troponyms:rubricate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.socialapprove and express assent, responsibility, or obligationSynset:ratify sign
Examples:- All parties ratified the peace treaty
- Have you signed your contract yet?
Derivationally Related Form:signerratificationratifier
Hypernyms:formalise formalize validate
Inherited Hypernyms:signvalidateauthorizepermitacceptreactact
Entailment:endorse indorse
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationbe engaged by a written agreementExamples:- He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
- The soprano signed to sing the new opera
Derivationally Related Form:signer
Hypernyms:contract undertake
Inherited Hypernyms:signcontractpromisedeclarestateexpress
Direct Hyponyms:autographcountersignendorseexecuteindorseinitialinkinscribeundersign
Full Troponyms:autographcosigncountersignendorseexecuteinitialinkundersignvisa
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s to INFINITIVE
vverb.socialengage by written agreementSynset:contract sign sign on sign up
Examples:- They signed two new pitchers for the next season
Derivationally Related Form:contractsigner
Hypernyms:employ engage hire
Inherited Hypernyms:signhire
Direct Hyponyms:contract out
Full Troponyms:contract out
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s (apply to: sign)
vverb.communicationcommunicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signsSynset:sign signal signalise signalize
Examples:- He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
- The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
Derivationally Related Form:signalingsignalsignallersignalersigningsignersign
Hypernyms:communicate intercommunicate
Inherited Hypernyms:signcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:flagheliographsemaphorewhistlewigwag
Full Troponyms:flagheliographsemaphorewhistlewigwag
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s | They --- them the information (apply to: sign, signal) | They --- the information to them (apply to: sign, signal, signalize)
vverb.contactplace signs, as along a roadExamples:- sign an intersection
- This road has been signed
Derivationally Related Form:sign
Hypernyms:lay place pose position put set
Inherited Hypernyms:signputmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationcommunicate in sign languageExamples:- I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
Derivationally Related Form:signersign
Hypernyms:communicate intercommunicate
Inherited Hypernyms:signcommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s that CLAUSE
vverb.communicationmake the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrateSynset:bless sign
Derivationally Related Form:sign
Hypernyms:gesticulate gesture motion
Inherited Hypernyms:blessgesticulatecommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody