Definition of Sign
Sign
sign
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an event, object, or quality that acts as an indication of something else through its occurrence or presence;
e.g. The warmer days are a sign that spring is coming. Her shoes by the door are a sign that she is home.
(noun)
an action, such as a gesture or expression, that conveys instructions or information to someone;
e.g. I took his nod as a sign that I could step forward. She waved as a sign that she could see us.
(noun)
a signboard or some other form of notice that presents instructions or information in the form of text and/or symbols.
e.g. The sign near the pool says that the water is five feet deep. The sign indicated that we were nearing the city.
(verb)
to write one's name on a document, especially something such as an agreement or a letter, either to authorize it and commit oneself to it, or to identify oneself as the sender;
e.g. Once they both sign the contract, it will become official. She used a different pen to sign the letter.
(verb)
to communicate instructions or information to someone using gestures;
e.g. He tried to sign to her not to ask questions.
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