The meaning of signs

[saint]

n.

mark, symbol, sign, sign, symptom

v.

signature (on), signature (on) ~, sign

sign

AHD: n]

D.J.[sain]

K.K.[sa! N]

n. (noun)

Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, Or quality.

sign: something that shows the fact, situation or nature present or existing

an act or a gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, Or a command:

gesture: to convey an idea, desire, The action or gesture of a message or command:

give the go-ahead sign.

give a release gesture

Sign language.

sign language

a displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, Used to identify or advertise a place of business:

signboard: a display device with words or symbols on it. Used to indicate or advertise the location of a business place:

a motel with a flashing neon sign outside.

a motel with a shiny neon advertising sign outside

a posted notice bearing a design, direction, Or command:

sign: a posting board with instructions, instructions or commands:

an EXIT sign above a door; A traffic sign.

the sign above the door with the word "exit" written on it; Traffic sign

a persuasive figure or device that stands for a word, a phrase, or an operation; A symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.

symbol: a habitual figure or pattern used to represent a word, phrase or an operation; Symbol in mathematics or musical notation

pl. sign indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal:

complex sign trail: indicator of animal remains, Such as a pile of feces or footprints:

looking for deer sign.

looking for deer trace

A trace or vestige:

trace image: trace or vestige:

no sign of life.

no sign of life

A portentous incident or event; A presage:

omen: a portentous thing or event; Omen:

Took the eclipse as a sign from God.

Take the eclipse as a sign of God.

A body manifestation that serves to indicate the presence of malfunction or disease.

Physical symptoms: used to indicate. Physical manifestations of dysfunction or disease

One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.

Palace: one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each of which is named after a constellation. Use a graph to express

v. (verb)

signed, signed, ing, Signs

v.tr. (transitive verb)

To affix one's signature to.

sign one's name

To write (one's signature).

sign: write (one's signature)

to approve or ratio. by affixing a signature, seal, Or other mark:

sign off: by signing it, To express approval or approval (a document) by stamping or other marks:

sign a bill into law.

sign a bill

to hire or engage by securing a signature on a contract:

sign a contract to hire or engage:

signed a rookie pitcher for the next season; Sign up actors for a tour.

A pitcher who just participated in the competition was hired for the next season. Many actors were hired to sign up for the tour

To relinquish or transfer title to by signature:

to give up or transfer by signing:

signed away all her claims to the property.

to give up her ownership of the property by signing. Provide with a sign or signs:

install signs: install one or more signs:

sign a new highway.

install signs on a new highway

to communicate with a sign or by sign language:

gesture: communicate with gestures or sign language:

signed his approval; Sign instructions to a hearing-impressed team.

Use gestures to express agreement; Use gestures to convey instructions to a teammate who is hard of hearing

to accept with the sign of the cross.

cross a blessing

v.intr. (intransitive verb)

To make a sign or signs; Signal.

signal: make one or more gestures; Signal

To use sign language.

Use sign language

To write one's signature.

Sign in

to record the arrival of (another or one self). By signing a register.

Sign-in: you can reach

sign off

to announce the end of a communication by signing a record (another person or your own); Conclude. Announce the end of the broadcast; End

to stop transmission after identifying the broadcasting station.

Stop broadcasting after saying the name of the radio station

Informed to express approval formally or conclusively:

Informal use. Formal agreement: formally or conclusively agree:

got the congress to sign off on the tax proposal.

Make Congress formally agree to this tax proposal

sign on

Informal to list one self, Especially as an employee:

informal employment: make yourself employed, Especially as an employee:

"retired politicians at sign on with top-dollar law firms" (New York Times)

"Retired politicians are often employed by some rich law firms" (new york Times).

to start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station.

announce the start of broadcasting: after confirming the name of the broadcasting station, start broadcasting

sign out

to record the department of (another Or Oneself) by signing a register.

Sign out: register and record the departure of (others or your own)

Sign up

To agree to be a participant or recipient by signing one's name; Enlist:

get through registration: agree to become a member or recipient of … by signing; Subscription:

signed up for military service; Signing up for a pottery course.

Sign up for the army; Sign up for the pottery making course

Middle English sign

Middle English signe

from Old French

from Latin signum * see sek w- 1

From Latin signum * See sek w-1

sign "er

n. (noun)

sign, badge, mark, token, symptom, Note

these nouns are compared as they denote an outward indication of the existence or presence of something not immediately obvious.

The nouns compared here all contain external indications of the existence or presence of something, but the thing itself is not immediately visible.

Sign is the most general:

Sign is the most common:

a high forehead is thought to be a sign of intelligence.

A high forehead is considered as a sign of wisdom.

"the exile of gavest on was the sign of the barons' triumph" (John R. Green).

"Gavston's exile marked the baron's victory" (John R. Green).

"the v sign is the symbol of the unconquerable will of the occupied territories" (Winston S. Churchill).

The sign "v" shows the unconquerable will of the people in the occupied areas "(Winston S. Churchill).

Badge usually refers to something that is worn as an insignia of membership, is an emblem of achievement, Or is a characteristic sign:

Badge usually refers to something worn as a badge indicating membership, or a badge indicating achievement, or a distinctive symbol:

The Sheriff's Badge was shaped like a star.

The badge of a sheriff is star-shaped.

"sweet mercy is noble's true badge" (shakespeare).

"magnanimous tolerance is the true symbol of noble quality" (Shakespeare).

mark can refer to a visible trace or impression (

mark can refer to a visible trace or proof (

a laundry mark). Or to an indication of a distinctive trait or characteristic:

laundry label) or the display of a special feature or characteristic:

information is the mark of a bigot. The $ TERM can also denote a lasting effec.