sign
/saɪn/noun
उच्चारण साइन
संकेत, चिह्न, लक्षण
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[C, U] ~ (of sth) | ~ (that…)
an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen
संकेत, चिह्न, लक्षण
- Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
- There is no sign of the missing boy.
- Her smile was a good sign.
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- Fever is often a sign of infection.
- The first green shoots were a sign of spring.
- There was no sign of life in the old house.
Synonyms indication signal symptom mark evidence
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[C]
a piece of paper, wood or metal with writing or a picture that gives information or instructions
बोर्ड, सूचना-पट्ट, साइनबोर्ड
- a road sign
- The sign said 'No Parking'.
- Follow the signs to the railway station.
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- The shop put up a sign saying 'Closed'.
- A sign on the gate warned visitors of the dog.
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[C]
a movement of the hand or head that tells somebody something
इशारा, संकेत
- He made a sign for us to sit down.
- The guard made a sign for the driver to stop.
- She gave him a sign to be quiet.
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- The teacher made a sign with her hand for the class to stand.
- He made a sign that he understood.
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[C]
(in astrology) one of the twelve groups of stars (signs of the zodiac)
(ज्योतिष में) राशि
- What sign are you? I am Leo.
- Her sign is Virgo, so she is careful and organised.
- My sister reads her sign in the newspaper every morning.
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- He is a Taurus, which is an earth sign.
- Which sign were you born under?
Synonyms star sign zodiac sign
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to write your name on a document, a letter or a cheque to show that you have written it or that you agree with it
हस्ताक्षर करना, दस्तख़त करना
- Sign here, please.
- Both countries signed the treaty.
- He signed the cheque.
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- Please sign the form at the bottom.
- The two leaders signed the agreement in Delhi.
- You must sign your name clearly on the cheque.
Synonyms autograph initial endorse countersign witness
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[T] ~ sb
(of a sports team or company) to make somebody sign a contract to work for it
(अनुबंध पर) करार करना
- The club has signed two new players.
- The club signed a young striker on a three-year contract.
- The team signed the young bowler last season.
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- The company has signed a famous actor for its advertisements.
- She signed with a top football club.
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to use sign language
सांकेतिक भाषा में बोलना
- She learnt to sign so that she could talk to her deaf son.
- Both teachers can sign, so deaf students follow every lesson.
- He can sign well enough to talk with his deaf friends.
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- The interpreter signed every word of the speech.
- She has been signing since she was a child.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
sign of something
The noun takes 'of' for what it shows: a sign of progress, a sign of weakness. 'Sign that' + clause also appears.
Noun के साथ जो चीज़ दर्शाई जाए उसके लिए 'of' आता है: a sign of progress, a sign of weakness; 'sign that' + clause भी चलता है।
- Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
- It is a good sign that the fever has come down.
sign (verb) a document / sign for
Transitive: sign a form, a cheque, a contract. 'Sign for' means to accept something by writing your name when received.
Transitive: sign a form, a cheque, a contract; 'sign for' का अर्थ प्राप्त करते समय हस्ताक्षर करके स्वीकार करना है।
- Please sign here and here.
- He signed for the courier.
sign up for / sign in / sign off / sign out
Phrasal verbs: sign up for a course (join), sign in (record arrival), sign off (end a message or work), sign out (record departure).
Phrasal verbs: sign up for a course (शामिल होना), sign in (आगमन दर्ज करना), sign off (समाप्त करना), sign out (प्रस्थान दर्ज करना)।
- Radhika signed up for the free self-study course.
sign somebody (to a team)
In sport and business, it means to make someone sign a contract: the club signed a new player.
खेल और व्यवसाय में इसका अर्थ किसी से अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर कराना है: the club signed a new player।
- The club signed a young bowler from Hyderabad.
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adjective + sign
clearwarninggoodpositiveearlydanger
- A cough lasting two weeks is a warning sign.
verb + sign
showgivereadignoremakeput up
- The shopkeeper put up a sign saying 'closed'.
sign + noun
languageboardpostoffupout
- Deaf students learn through sign language.
sign + document
a forma chequea contractan agreementa petition
- Both parties signed the agreement.
“More examples 5
- The road sign says 'Delhi 80 km'.
सड़क के संकेत-बोर्ड पर लिखा है 'Delhi 80 km'।
- There was no sign of the missing boy near the river.
नदी के पास लापता लड़के का कोई निशान नहीं मिला।
- He signed his name at the bottom of the page.
उसने पृष्ठ के नीचे अपना नाम हस्ताक्षर किया।
- The teacher made a sign for the class to be silent.
शिक्षक ने कक्षा को चुप रहने का संकेत दिया।
- Which sign of the zodiac were you born under?
आपका जन्म किस राशि में हुआ था?
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Please put your sign here.
✓ Please put your signature here.
'Sign' is not the name of the handwritten name; the noun is 'signature'.
हस्तलिखित नाम के लिए noun 'sign' नहीं, 'signature' है।
✗ He signed on the form.
✓ He signed the form.
'Sign' is transitive; no 'on' before the document.
'Sign' transitive है; दस्तावेज़ से पहले 'on' नहीं लगता।
✗ She signed up the course last week.
✓ She signed up for the course last week.
The phrasal verb 'sign up' needs 'for' before the course.
Phrasal verb 'sign up' के बाद पाठ्यक्रम से पहले 'for' चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all show or point to something, but in different ways.
ये nouns किसी चीज़ को दर्शाते या इंगित करते हैं, पर भिन्न तरीकों से।
Something that shows that a fact exists or is likely.
कोई चीज़ जो दिखाती है कि कोई तथ्य मौजूद है या संभावित है।
- Smoke is a sign of fire.
A thing that stands for an idea or a quality.
ऐसी वस्तु जो किसी विचार या गुण का प्रतिनिधित्व करे।
- The dove is a symbol of peace.
A movement, sound or light that gives a message or a command.
ऐसी गति, ध्वनि या प्रकाश जो संदेश या आदेश दे।
- The train waited for the green signal.
¶Idioms 3
a sign of the times
something that shows what a particular period is like
ज़माने का संकेत
- Online classes are a sign of the times.
sign on the dotted line
to sign a document to make an agreement legal
(समझौते पर) पक्के तौर पर हस्ताक्षर करना
- Read the terms before you sign on the dotted line.
signed, sealed and delivered
completely finished, with all the legal details done
पूरी तरह पक्का और संपन्न
- The deal was signed, sealed and delivered by noon.
→Phrasal verbs 7
sign up (for sth)
to agree to take part in something or to join a course
(किसी कोर्स, गतिविधि के लिए) नाम लिखवाना
- I have signed up for the evening batch.
sign in/out
to write your name when you arrive at or leave a place
आने/जाने पर नाम दर्ज करना
- Visitors must sign in at the gate.
sign off
to end a letter, a broadcast or a period of work
(पत्र, प्रसारण) समाप्त करना
- The newsreader signed off with a smile.
sign sth over (to sb)
to give your property to somebody by signing a document
हस्ताक्षर करके संपत्ति सौंपना
- The old man signed the house over to his daughter.
sign on
(British English, old-fashioned) to sign a form stating that you are unemployed so that you can receive money from the government
(बेरोज़गारी भत्ते के लिए) नाम दर्ज कराना
- He had to sign on after losing his job.
sign sth away
to lose your rights or property by signing a document
(दस्तख़त करके) अपना अधिकार या संपत्ति छोड़ देना
- He signed away his share of the land.
- Read the contract carefully, or you may sign away your rights.
sign for sth
to sign a form to show that you have received sth
(कोई चीज़ मिलने पर) रसीद पर दस्तख़त करना
- The parcel has to be signed for.
- Who signed for the delivery?
≈Synonyms and antonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Sign up, sign in, sign off, sign over.
Phrasal verbs अक्सर पूछे जाते हैं: sign up, sign in, sign off, sign over।
A sign of the times, sign on the dotted line.
Idioms: a sign of the times (वक़्त के बदलाव का संकेत देने वाली बात), sign on the dotted line (किसी समझौते पर औपचारिक रूप से हस्ताक्षर करना)। 'sign on the dotted line' अक्सर contract साइन करने के लिए बोला जाता है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A written name is a signature; a person who signs a treaty is a signatory; the signature of a famous person kept as a memento is an autograph.
लिखा हुआ नाम signature; संधि पर हस्ताक्षर करने वाला signatory; स्मृति के रूप में रखा प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति का हस्ताक्षर autograph।