| 单词 | sign |
| 释义 | sign sign // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
1 a piece of paper, wood, metal, etc. that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions, a warning, etc: There is a sign displaying the name of the company on the roof of the building. flashing neon signs a sign board
2 a mark used to represent sth: a plus/minus sign (+/-) a euro/dollar sign (€/$)
■ verb [+ obj or no obj]
to write your name on a document, letter, etc. to show that you have written it, that you agree with what it says, or that it is genuine: Sign here, please. Sign your name here, please. You haven't signed the letter. to sign a deal/contract/cheque
IDIOMS
signed and sealed; signed, sealed and delivered definite, because all the legal documents have been signed
sign on the dotted line ( to sign a document to show that you have agreed to do sth or buy sth: Always read the small print before you sign on the dotted line. PHRASAL VERBS sign for sth to sign a document to show that you have received sth: Who signed for the package? sign in/out; sign sb in/out to write your name or the name of a guest when you arrive at or leave an office: All visitors must sign in on arrival. sign off; sign sth off to end a letter, etc: I usually sign off an email with ‘regards'. sign sth off to give your formal approval to sth, by signing your name: The accounts have not yet been signed off by the auditors. sign off on sth (AmE) ( to express your approval of sth formally and definitely: Investors have finally signed off on the deal. sign on (BrE) ( to sign a form stating that you are unemployed so that you can receive payment from the government sign on/up; sign sb on/up to sign a form or contract which says that you agree to work for sb, do a deal, etc.; to persuade sb to sign a form or contract like this: She signed on as a customer-support officer. We have signed on three major home builders as partners. sign out; sign sb out SIGN IN/OUT; SIGN SB IN/OUT sign up (for sth); sign sb up (for sth) 1 to arrange to receive or do sth: Sign up for our monthly email newsletter. I've signed up for an accounting course. Shall I sign you up for the workshop too? 2 = SIGN ON/UP; SIGN SB ON/UP: She's signed up with an employment agency. |
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