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  • Definition
    • sign :a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
      • he showed signs of strain|they welcomed the signs of spring

    • sign :mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
      • She signed the letter and sent it off|Please sign here

    • sign :a public display of a message
      • he posted signs in all the shop windows

    • sign :approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
      • All parties ratified the peace treaty|Have you signed your contract yet?

    • sign :any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
      • signals from the boat suddenly stopped

    • sign :be engaged by a written agreement
      • He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18|The soprano signed to sing the new opera

    • sign :structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
      • the highway was lined with signboards

    • sign :engage by written agreement
      • They signed two new pitchers for the next season

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