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SIGN ON

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Engage by written agreement

Example:

They signed two new pitchers for the next season

Synonyms:

contract; sign; sign on; sign up

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "sign on" is one way to...):

employ; engage; hire (engage or hire for work)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "sign on"):

contract out (assign a job to someone outside one's own business)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Credits

 Context examples: 

I would like you to sign on one of the very best days of the month, March 11, when Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck and ruler of your income, will work beautifully with the Sun, ruler of your solar tenth house of honors, awards, and achievement.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

It’s also a great day to sign a contract—I cannot think of a better day, for if you sign on this day, you are likely to see profits grow from your endeavor.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

You can sign on a business partner, agent, manager, writing partner, or any other professional who will work with you in a close one-on-one way at month’s end on November 29 when Mercury and Saturn will form the basis for a long and profitable partnership.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)