sign

²sign

verb

Definition of SIGN

transitive verb

1

a : cross 2 b : to place a sign on or mark by signs <sign a trail> c : to represent or indicate by a sign

2

a : to affix a signature to : ratify or attest by hand or seal <sign a bill into law> <sign a confession> b : to assign or convey formally <signed over his property to his brother> c : to write down (one's name) d : to affix one's name to <a signed review>

3

: to communicate by making a sign or by sign language

4

: to engage or hire by securing the signature of on a contract of employment —often used with up or on

intransitive verb

1

: to write one's name in token of assent, responsibility, or obligation <signed for the packages> <signed with the team for one season>

2

a : to make a sign or signal b : to use sign language

— sign·ee \ˌsī-ˈnē\ noun

— sign·er \ˈsī-nər\ noun

Examples of SIGN

1. Sign your name on the bottom line.
2. She met with fans and signed autographs.
3. Please sign at the bottom of the application.
4. You forgot to sign the document.
5. He was forced to sign the confession.
6. The contract was signed by both parties.
7. The author will be signing copies of his books today.
8. The contract should be signed, sealed, and delivered by tomorrow.
9. The team signed the pitcher to a three-year contract.
10. He is signed to a three-year contract.

Origin of SIGN

Middle English, from Anglo-French signer, from Latin signare to mark, sign, seal, from signum

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to SIGN

Synonyms: autograph, ink, subscribe

Related Words: sign up; cosign, countersign, endorse (also indorse), register, sign on; inscribe; author, pen, pencil (in), scratch (out), scrawl, scribble; notarize

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