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Definition sign in American English

sign verb

verb
/saɪn/
1

to write your name on something in your own personal way

Example

You haven't signed Rory's birthday card yet.

Example

Just sign here.

Example

Players from both teams were signing autographs before the game.

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1.1

to write your full name on a document to show that you agree with what is written in it

Example

Please sign and date the form.

Example

The contract must be signed before we can proceed with the work.

Example

The team has signed a special agreement with the players.

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1.2

if a group or country signs a document, its official representatives sign it to agree to what it says

Example

The rebels have now signed the ceasefire agreement.

Example

A trade agreement was signed today by the U.S. and China.

Example

The legislation was passed and signed into law last year.

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Example

The team needs to sign several replacement players.

Example

Within months, the group was signed to a major record company.

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Definition sign in American English