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S0398800 (sīn)n.1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality: A high temperature is a sign of fever.2. a. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command: gave the go-ahead sign. See Synonyms at gesture.b. Sign language.3. a. A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business: a motel with a flashing neon sign outside.b. A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command: an EXIT sign above a door; a traffic sign.4. A conventional figure or device that stands for a word, phrase, or operation; a symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.5. pl. sign An indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal: looking for deer sign.6. A trace or vestige: no sign of life.7. A portentous incident or event; a presage: took the eclipse as a sign from God.8. Medicine An objective finding, usually detected on physical examination, from a laboratory test, or on an x-ray, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease.9. One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.v. signed, sign·ing, signs v.tr.1. To affix one's signature to: signed the letter.2. To write (one's signature): signed her name to the contract.3. To approve or ratify (a document) by affixing a signature, seal, or other mark: sign a bill into law.4. To hire or engage by obtaining a signature on a contract: signed a rookie pitcher for next season; sign up actors for a tour.5. To relinquish or transfer title to by signature: signed away all her claims to the estate.6. To provide with a sign or signs: sign a new highway.7. To communicate with a sign or signs: signed his approval with a nod.8. To express (a word or thought, for example) in a sign language: signed her reply to the question.9. To consecrate with the sign of the cross.v.intr.1. To make a sign or signs; signal.2. To communicate in a sign language.3. To write one's signature.Phrasal Verbs: sign in1. To record the arrival of another or oneself by signing a register.2. To log in to a website or network. sign off1. To announce the end of a communication; conclude.2. To stop transmission after identifying the broadcasting station.3. Informal To express approval formally or conclusively: got Congress to sign off on the new tax proposal. sign on1. To enlist oneself, especially as an employee: "Retired politicians often sign on with top-dollar law firms" (New York Times).2. To be in agreement with something; accept or support something: a senator who signed on to the president's tax policy.3. To start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station. sign out1. To record the departure of another or oneself by signing a register.2. To log out of a website or network. sign up To agree to be a participant or recipient by signing one's name; enlist: signed up for military service; signing up for a pottery course.

[Middle English signe, from Old French, from Latin signum; see sek^w- in Indo-European roots.]

sign′er n.

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vb (adverb) 1. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (tr) to hire or employ2. (intr) to commit oneself to a job, activity, etc3. (Social Welfare) (intr) Brit to register as unemployed with the Department of Social Security

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sign on - engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"sign up, contract, signhire, employ, engage - engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"contract out - assign a job to someone outside one's own business

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noun1. Something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else:badge, evidence, index, indication, indicator, manifestation, mark, note, signification, stamp, symptom, token, witness.2. Something that takes the place of words in communicating a thought or feeling:expression, gesture, indication, token.3. An expressive, meaningful bodily movement:gesticulation, gesture, indication, motion, signal.Informal: high sign.4. A usually public posting that conveys a message:bill, billboard, notice, placard, poster.5. A conventional mark used in a writing system:character, symbol.6. A phenomenon that serves as a sign or warning of some future good or evil:augury, forerunner, foretoken, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, prognostic, prognostication.Idiom: writing on the wall.verb1. To affix one's signature to:autograph, endorse, inscribe, subscribe, undersign.Idioms: put one's John Hancock on, set one's hand to.2. To make bodily motions so as to convey an idea or complement speech:gesticulate, gesture, motion, signal, signalize.Idiom: give the high sign.phrasal verb
sign onInformal. To become a member of:enlist, enroll, enter, join, muster in, sign up.phrasal verb
sign overTo change the ownership of (property) by means of a legal document:cede, deed, grant, make over.Law: alien, alienate, assign, convey, transfer.phrasal verb
sign upTo become a member of:enlist, enroll, enter, join, muster in.Informal: sign on.

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申请失业救济

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sign on

1. To become enlisted or recruited as an employee. Starting next fall, I'll be signing on as their new head of marketing. The labor pool continues to grow, with more people signing on every month.2. To employee, enlist, or recruit someone to begin working for someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sign" and "on." We'll be hosting a huge campaign to sign on new talent for our up-and-coming design company. The local coal company has been trying to sign high school graduates on as an alternative to the traditional college route.3. To announce or introduce a program, broadcast, or transmission, as on radio, television, or the internet. You need to remember to sign on before you begin your segment each morning. Part of the popular YouTuber's success is his very recognizable way of signing on at the beginning of each of his videos.See also: on, sign

sign someone on

to employ someone; to recruit someone as an employee. How many workers did the manager sign on? The construction company signed on ten new workers.See also: on, sign

sign on (with someone or something) (as something)

to join up with someone or something in a particular capacity by signing a contract or agreement. I signed on with the captain of the Felicity Anne as first mate. Roger signed on as manager for the new store.See also: on, sign

sign on

to announce the beginning of a broadcast transmission. The announcer signed on and then played "The Star-Spangled Banner." We usually sign on at six in the morning.See also: on, sign

sign on

1. Enlist oneself as an employee, as in Arthur decided to sign on with the new software company. [Late 1800s] 2. Begin radio or television broadcasting, especially at the beginning of the day, as in What time does the station sign on? [c. 1920] See also: on, sign

sign on

v.1. To enlist oneself, especially as an employee: He signed on for two years with the Peace Corps. She signed on as a sales representative and was soon promoted to district manager.2. To start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station: Our local public television station signs on every morning at 6:00.See also: on, sign

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verb engage by written agreement

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