sign
🇺🇸
/saɪn/
🇬🇧
/saɪn/
noun
A2
A clue or indication that something is happening or will happen.
The doctor looked for signs of illness.
B1
A board or notice with information or instructions.
The sign outside the store said 'Open'.
B1
A gesture or movement used to communicate.
She gave a sign to start the music.
B1
A symbol used in mathematics.
The sign of the result can indicate if it is positive or negative.
R
A group of stars forming a pattern in the zodiac.
Aquarius is my star sign.
verb
A2
To write one's name on a document to show agreement or ownership.
Please sign your name at the bottom of the page.
R
To agree to work for a company by signing a contract.
The player signed with the team for five years.
R
To communicate using hand gestures.
The coach signed for us to pass the ball.
R
To communicate in sign language.
The news was broadcast with signs for the deaf.
translation
A clue or indication that something is happening or will happen.; A board or notice with information or instructions.; A gesture or movement used to communicate.; A symbol used in mathematics.; A group of stars forming a pattern in the zodiac.
To write one's name on a document to show agreement or ownership.; To agree to work for a company by signing a contract.; To communicate using hand gestures.; To communicate in sign language.
Word Forms
3rd Present
signs
Past
signed
Perfect
signed
Progressive
signing
Plural
signs