signed on (for)

verb

past tense of sign on (for)
as in signed up (for)
to become a member of I signed on for the crew team simply as a lark

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  1. joined
  2. entered
  3. rejoined
Verb
  • Owen Coyle has been given the title of player pathways manager and oversees the progress of the numerous players Forest have out on loan, including Tyler Bindon at Charlton and Zach Abbott, who joined Southampton.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run and joined Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber (42) as the only players to reach the mark this season.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of joined
Verb
  • Regardless, Macdonald was pleased with Fleury’s flexibility once Lock entered.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The tree still stood, waiting, but no one visited, no one entered the world under her strong branches, her rustling leaves.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of entered
Verb
  • Donald, 35, rejoined the Rams in late August after two seasons away from the team, and the eight-time first team All-Pro defensive tackle has been working his way back into game shape.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Geronimo Rulli, the 34-year-old goalkeeper, rejoined the club from Marseille on August 12 to replace Trafford.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rejoined
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