Sign (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); "She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 7
Place signs, as along a road; "sign an intersection"; "This road has been signed".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 8
Communicate in sign language; "I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.