'sign' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'sign' with 20 example sentences.

See meaning of 'sign'

sign adjective

: used of the language of the deaf

sign noun

: a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

: a public display of a message

: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

: structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

: (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease

: having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)

: an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

: a gesture that is part of a sign language

: a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified

: a character indicating a relation between quantities

sign verb

: mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)

: approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

: be engaged by a written agreement

: engage by written agreement

: communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

: place signs, as along a road

: communicate in sign language

: make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Don't sign the document until you've read it.

Have you already signed the contract?

Don't sign the contract in pencil.

There's a no-smoking sign inside the restaurant.

Why did you sign the confession?

Mr Johnson suddenly changed his mind and signed the contract.

Men sometimes perceive expressing emotions as a sign of weakness.

France had signed a secret treaty with Spain.

I signed all the documents.

Canada has signed a trade agreement with the European Union.

That's usually a good sign.

I won't sign this.

Poor personal hygiene can be a sign of depression.

Deaf-mute people talk using sign language.

Many countries have signed a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons.

Signs of social unrest are mounting.

The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945.

How long has the doctor signed you off for?

Could you please sign the register?

Can you sign this birthday card?

Words related to 'sign'

mark symbol signal token indication omen

Words near 'sign' in the dictionary

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