Sign | Mean of sign in English Dictionary

/ˈsaɪn/

• Noun
• a piece of paper, wood, etc., with words or pictures on it that gives information about something
1. The sign in the store window says “OPEN.”
2. After you get off the highway, follow the signs for Route 25.
3. road/street/traffic signs
4. He ran the stop sign.
5. There was a “For Sale” sign on the car.
• something (such as an action or event) which shows that something else exists, is true, or will happen
1. All the signs point to him as the guilty party.
2. She ignored me, which was a sure sign that she was mad at me.
3. “The company called me in for a second interview.” “That's a good sign.”
4. It was a bad sign that he couldn't walk on the injured leg.
5. There are plenty of warning signs that the company is in danger of bankruptcy.
6. Chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack.
7. We remained alert for any signs of danger.
8. the telltale signs of the disease
9. the first signs of spring
10. The bartender called the police at the first sign of trouble. [=as soon as there was trouble]
11. The runner showed signs of fatigue. [=appeared to be tired]
12. His writing is showing signs of improvement. [=appears to be improving]
13. He showed no sign of remorse.
14. The planet showed no signs of life. [=there was no evidence of living things on the planet]
• a motion, action, or movement that you use to express a thought, command, or wish
1. They bowed before the king as a sign of respect.
2. The teacher made a sign for the students to be quiet.
3. a picture of the president giving the thumbs-up sign

• any one of the hand movements that are used in sign language
1. Do you know the sign for “thank you”?
2. the sign for the letter B
• a symbol that is used to represent something especially in mathematics
1. The symbol ÷ is the sign for division.
• something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history
1. Having metal detectors in schools is a sign of the times.
• Verb
• to write (your name) on something
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. Make sure you get all the details before you sign on the dotted line. [=officially agree to buy or do something by signing a document]
• to write your name on (something) especially to show that you accept, agree with, or will be responsible for something
1. You forgot to sign the document/letter/check.
2. He was forced to sign the confession.
3. The contract was signed by both parties.
4. The author will be signing copies of his books today.
5. a signed confession
6. The contract should be signed, sealed, and delivered by tomorrow.
7. The President signed the bill into law. [=made the bill a law by signing an official document]
• to hire (someone) to do something especially by having that person sign a contract
1. The team signed the pitcher to a three-year contract.
2. He is signed to a three-year contract.
3. The studio signed her to do another movie. = The studio signed her for another movie.
• to agree to work for or to produce something for an organization, business, etc., especially by signing a contract
1. She signed to direct two movies for the studio.
2. She signed with the studio to direct two movies.
3. He signed with the team for one season.
4. The band signed with an independent label.
• to communicate by using sign language
1. The child is learning how to sign.
2. She signed “please.”
• to give (something, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document
1. He signed away his share of the property.
• to sign a document to show that you have received (a package, letter, etc.)
1. I signed for the package when it was delivered.
• to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have arrived
1. All visitors must sign in upon arrival.
• to write the name of (someone) on a list, in a book, etc., to show that they have arrived
1. The receptionist signed the guests in.
• to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have returned (something that you borrowed)
1. He signed the video equipment (back) in.
• to end a letter or broadcast by signing or saying your name
1. She signed off with “Yours Truly, Maria.”
2. “This is DJ Fresh signing off. Peace.”
3. The radio station signs off [=stops broadcasting] at midnight.
• to approve something officially by signing your name
1. (US) She refused to sign off until the wording was changed.
2. (Brit) He inspected the memo before signing it off.
3. He signed off on the memo [=he approved the memo by signing it] and gave it back to his secretary for distribution.
• to agree to do something (such as a job) especially by signing a contract
1. She signed on to the new project.
2. He signed on [=signed up] as a member of the crew.
• to start a broadcast by saying your name
1. “This is DJ Fresh signing on.”
2. The radio station signs on [=begins broadcasting] at 5:00 a.m.
• to report officially that you are unemployed in order to receive money from the government
1. She lost her job and had to sign on.
• to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have left a place
1. Did the visitors sign out?
• to write the name of (someone) on a list, in a book, etc., to show that they have left a place
1. The receptionist signed the guests out.
• to sign your name on a list, in a book, etc., to show that you have borrowed (something)
1. He signed the video equipment out.
2. The library book is signed out.
• to give (something that you own, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document
1. He signed over the property to his brother.
• to sign your name on a document or list in order to get, do, or take something
1. She signed up for health insurance.
2. He signed up for tennis lessons.
3. Students can now sign up for classes.
• to indicate that you will definitely do a job, join a team, etc., especially by signing a contract
1. He signed up [=signed on] as an Army reservist.
2. She signed up with another team.
• to add the name of (someone) to an official list in order for that person to get, do, or take something
1. The church has signed up more than enough volunteers for the festival.