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signing

"Signing" is the present participle (the -ing form) of the verb "sign." It has a few distinct and very useful meanings — from writing your name, to using sign language, to officially agreeing to a contract. Here are the most common ones.

1verbwriting your name

When you write your name on a document, letter, or form — usually to show that you agree with it or that it is from you — you are signing it. Think of it as your personal mark that says 'I was here' or 'I agree.'

everyday language, legal, business · Modern, widely used

She spent the afternoon signing hundreds of copies of her new book for fans.

Please read the contract carefully before signing it.

He was signing the forms when the phone rang.

2verbofficially hiring or joining (a contract)

In sports and entertainment, 'signing' means officially agreeing — through a contract — to work for a team, company, or record label. A club 'signs' a player, or a player 'signs' for a club.

sports, entertainment, business · Modern, widely used

The football club is signing three new players before the season starts.

She is signing with a major record label next week.

The team announced they were signing the young goalkeeper.

3verbcommunicating with sign language

Sign language is a visual language used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. When someone is 'signing,' they are using their hands, face, and body to communicate — instead of speaking words out loud.

everyday language, accessibility, education · Modern, widely used

The interpreter was signing everything the speaker said so the deaf audience could follow.

She has been signing since she was a child because her parents are deaf.

The teacher is signing the instructions for the students who cannot hear.

4nounthe event of officially signing a contract

A 'signing' can also be a noun — it refers to the actual event or moment when someone officially signs a contract or agreement. You might also hear 'a book signing,' which is an event where an author signs copies of their book for readers.

sports, publishing, business, politics · Modern, widely used

The club held a press conference to announce the signing of the new striker.

I went to a book signing and got my copy signed by the author.

The signing of the peace agreement was a historic moment.

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