[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["an indication or piece of evidence:The smoke curling from the chimney was a sign that someone was in the cabin.Synonyms: signal , suggestion , hint , trace", "any object, action, event, pattern, etc., that is taken as conveying a meaning:I took her silence and fidgeting as a sign of disagreement.Rising sales of disaster survival kits are a sign of the times.", "a conventional or arbitrary mark, figure, or symbol used as an abbreviation for the word or words it represents:The dollar sign ($) can be found on your keyboard above the numeral 4.", "a motion or gesture used to express or convey an idea, command, decision, etc.:Her nod was a sign that it was time to leave.Synonyms: signal", "a notice, bearing a name, direction, warning, or advertisement, that is displayed or posted for public view:a traffic sign;a store sign.", "a trace; vestige:I looked in my car for your glasses, but there was no sign of them.", "an arbitrary or conventional symbol used in musical notation to indicate tonality, tempo, etc.:Notice the repeat sign at the end of that bar.", "Medicine/Medical.the objective indications of a disease.", "any meaningful gestural unit belonging to a sign language sign language.", "an omen; portent:The general unrest was a sign of the approaching revolution.Synonyms: augury , hint , indication", "sign of the zodiac ( def ) sign of the zodiac ( def ).", "sign language ( def 1 ) sign language ( def 1 ).", "Usuallysigns.traces, such as footprints or scat , of a wild animal.", "Mathematics.a plus sign plus signor minus sign minus signused as a symbol for indicating addition or subtraction.a plus sign or minus sign used as a symbol for indicating the positive or negative value of a quantity, as an integer. multiplication sign multiplication sign. division sign division sign.a symbol, such as ? or !, used to indicate a radical or factorial operation.", "a plus sign plus signor minus sign minus signused as a symbol for indicating addition or subtraction.", "a plus sign or minus sign used as a symbol for indicating the positive or negative value of a quantity, as an integer.", "multiplication sign multiplication sign.", "division sign division sign.", "a symbol, such as ? or !, used to indicate a radical or factorial operation.", "Semiotics.a symbol, object, or action together with the meaning given to it. signified ( def ) signified ( def ), signifier ( def 2 ) signifier ( def 2 )."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to affix a signature :to sign a letter.", "to write as a signature:to sign one's name.", "to engage or hire by a written agreement:to sign a new player.", "to mark with a sign, especially the sign of the cross sign of the cross.", "to communicate by means of a sign; signal :He signed his wish to leave by an impatient wave of his hand.", "to convey (a message) in a sign language sign language.", "Obsolete.to direct or appoint by a sign."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to write one's as an expression of agreement, obligation, receipt, etc.:Someone will have to be here to sign for the package.", "to communicate by a gesture or signal :He signed to her to go away.", "to employ a sign language sign languagefor communication.", "to indicate one’s acceptance of a contract by a signature:He signed with another team for the next season."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to indicate one's approval:The president is expected to sign off on the new agreement.to cease radio or television broadcasting, especially at the end of the day.to withdraw from a responsibility or connection.Informal.to end a conversation, especially on the phone or online:It's been good talking to you—I'm going to sign off and get back to work.", "to indicate one's approval:The president is expected to sign off on the new agreement.", "to cease radio or television broadcasting, especially at the end of the day.", "to withdraw from a responsibility or connection.", "Informal.to end a conversation, especially on the phone or online:It's been good talking to you—I'm going to sign off and get back to work.", "to record or authorize one's arrival by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device.Digital Technology.to log in to an account on a device or website by entering one’s identifying information:Go to the Members page and sign in with your username and password.", "to record or authorize one's arrival by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device.", "Digital Technology.to log in to an account on a device or website by entering one’s identifying information:Go to the Members page and sign in with your username and password.", "to engage (a worker, client, etc.) by a contract:We’ve signed on three new retailers to distribute the product.to commit oneself to a job or other activity by signing a contract:He signed on as a pitcher with a major-league team.to start radio or television broadcasting, especially at the beginning of the day.Digital Technology.to log in to an account on a device or website by entering one’s identifying information.to express agreement or cooperation:It looks like both party leaders have signed on to the interest group's agenda.", "to engage (a worker, client, etc.) by a contract:We’ve signed on three new retailers to distribute the product.", "to commit oneself to a job or other activity by signing a contract:He signed on as a pitcher with a major-league team.", "to start radio or television broadcasting, especially at the beginning of the day.", "Digital Technology.to log in to an account on a device or website by entering one’s identifying information.", "to express agreement or cooperation:It looks like both party leaders have signed on to the interest group's agenda.", "to assign or dispose of by affixing one's to a document:She signed over her fortune to the church.", "to enlist, as in an organization or group; to register or subscribe:to sign up for the navy;to sign up for a class.", "to record or authorize one’s departure by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device:Residents of the halfway house must sign out at the office when leaving.to record that one is borrowing (a tool, file, book, etc.) by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device:We can sign out one of the canoes for a few hours and go exploring.Digital Technology.to log out of an account on a device or website:If using a library computer, be sure to sign out at the end of your session.", "to record or authorize one’s departure by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device:Residents of the halfway house must sign out at the office when leaving.", "to record that one is borrowing (a tool, file, book, etc.) by providing one's name and other requested information on a register, website, or digital device:We can sign out one of the canoes for a few hours and go exploring.", "Digital Technology.to log out of an account on a device or website:If using a library computer, be sure to sign out at the end of your session."]}]