Sign

/saɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A gesture, action, or object that conveys meaning or represents something.

The stop sign indicated that cars must come to a complete stop.

A symbol or token that represents an idea, direction, or a specific thing.

She held up a sign that read 'Welcome' at the entrance of the event.

An indication of the existence or presence of something.

The dark clouds were a sign that a storm was approaching.

A symptom or indication of something, especially in medical contexts.

Fever can be a sign of an infection.

verb

To write one's name on a document to indicate approval or agreement.

Please sign the contract at the bottom before returning it.

To make a gesture or motion that conveys a message.

He signed to her that he would be late.

To communicate something to another person using a sign language.

She learned to sign so she could communicate with her deaf friend.

Middle English, from Old French 'signe', from Latin 'signum'.

sign of the times

An indication or reflection of the current state of affairs.

sign on the dotted line

To officially agree to something by signing a document.

sign away

To give up rights to something by signing a document.

sign of the zodiac

A designation representing one's astrological sign.

signature

A person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification.

signal

A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information.

indication

A sign or piece of information that suggests something.

To sign off

I'm going to sign off for the night.

Don't forget to sign in when you arrive.