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Definition sign in British English

sign verb

verb
/saɪn/
1

to write your name on something in your own personal way

Example

Just sign here.

Example

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

Example

Players from both teams were signing autographs before the game.

Synonyms and related words
sign endorse witness
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.

Synonyms and related words
sign endorse witness
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 US and China.

Synonyms and related words
sign endorse witness
2

to officially employ someone to work for a particular organization

Example

The team needs to sign several replacement players.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
employ appoint take on
Synonyms and related words
chirp chorus come on strong
Definition sign in British English

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