sign over
phrasal verb
signed over; signing over; signs over
: to give (something that one owns, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document
He signed over the farm to his brother.
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Jones, who died in 2024, had signed over his voice rights for future Star Wars productions before his death.
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ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Since Trump returned to the White House, ICE has signed over 500 agreements with local and state law enforcement agencies to help enforce immigration laws, according to federal data.
—Audrey Ash, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The deal between the three partners was signed over Sake Hundred and CityPop music from DJ Mademoiselle Yulia in the lobby of Hotel Martinez this weekend in Cannes.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 May 2025
It was built on land purchased from Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, who signed over the deed at the U.S. consulate in London.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Since Trump returned to the White House, ICE has signed over 500 agreements with local and state law enforcement agencies to help enforce immigration laws, according to federal data.
—Audrey Ash, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The deal between the three partners was signed over Sake Hundred and CityPop music from DJ Mademoiselle Yulia in the lobby of Hotel Martinez this weekend in Cannes.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 May 2025
It was built on land purchased from Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, who signed over the deed at the U.S. consulate in London.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 May 2025
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“Sign over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20over. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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