signing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun language expressed by visible hand gestures
   sign language.
   
2. verb mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
   subscribe; sign.
   
   • She signed the letter and sent it off
   • Please sign here
3. verb approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
   ratify; sign.
   
   • All parties ratified the peace treaty
   • Have you signed your contract yet?
4. verb be engaged by a written agreement
   sign.
   
   • He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
   • The soprano signed to sing the new opera
5. verb engage by written agreement
   sign up; sign on; contract; sign.
   
   • They signed two new pitchers for the next season
6. verb communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
   signalise; signal; signalize; sign.
   
   • He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
   • The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
7. verb place signs, as along a road
   sign.
   
   • sign an intersection
   • This road has been signed
8. verb communicate in sign language
   sign.
   
   • I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
9. verb make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
   bless; sign.
   

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