{"id":7073,"date":"2026-01-19T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7073"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:08:58","slug":"phrasal-verbs-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign Me Up! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With \"Sign\" \ud83d\udd8a\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D_as_a_Noun\" >&#8220;Sign&#8221; as a Noun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_up\" >Sign up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_off\" >Sign off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_over\" >Sign over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_for\" >Sign for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_in_Sign_out\" >Sign in \/ Sign out<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Other_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D_Idioms\" >Other &#8220;Sign&#8221; Idioms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_of_the_times\" >Sign of the times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_me_up_Where_do_I_sign_up\" >Sign me up! \/ Where do I sign up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Native English speakers use the simple word \u201csign\u201d in many different ways. In phrasal verbs, it often creates an image of writing one\u2019s name on an important document. However, there are some big exceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your pens ready and let\u2019s take a closer look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D_as_a_Noun\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;Sign&#8221; as a Noun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Sign\" as a noun is something that indicates that something is present or true, like in the example below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The falling leaves are a <strong>sign<\/strong> that winter is coming.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be a notice or action that communicates certain information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>sign<\/strong> says we need a ticket to enter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Give me a <strong>sign<\/strong> so I know when it's time to leave.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The expressions we'll introduce below, however, are based on its verb usage, meaning \"to make a document, law, agreement, etc. official by putting one's signature on it.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up\"><\/span><strong>Sign up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSigning up\u201d for something means agreeing to do or join it. You\u2019ve probably seen this phrasal verb on advertisements and on websites, perhaps next to the \u201clog in\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you would like to join our class, you can <strong>sign up<\/strong> at the customer service counter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you <strong>sign up<\/strong> today, you\u2019ll get 15% off your first order.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_off\"><\/span><strong>Sign off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman speaking into a microphone and signing off at the end of her podcast\" class=\"wp-image-7075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033106\/pexels-george-milton-6954150-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSign off\u201d has two meanings. The first is \"to end a broadcast\" \u2014 you might hear a television, radio or podcast host say it at the end of their program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Before we <strong>sign off<\/strong>, we\u2019d like to thank all of you for listening.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you join the two words with a hyphen, you\u2019ll form the noun version, \u201csign-off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The radio DJ always ends his shows with his unique <strong>sign-off<\/strong>, \u201cSee you later, alligators!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The second meaning is \u201cto approve\u201d or \u201cto authorize.\u201d It comes before the preposition \u201con.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I need the director to <strong>sign off<\/strong> <em>on<\/em> this project before we can start working.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_over\"><\/span><strong>Sign over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \u201csign over\u201d something, you are giving your ownership of it to another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're thinking about <strong>signing over<\/strong> our percentage of the company to the new owners.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also \u201csign away,\u201d which has a similar meaning but a more negative nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Think carefully before you <strong>sign away<\/strong> your control to those businessmen.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_for\"><\/span><strong>Sign for<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Someone signing for a package that has been delivered to them\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033214\/pexels-yan-krukau-6818154-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes someone must write their signature on a special document in order to receive a delivery. We call this \u201csigning for\u201d the delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I can\u2019t give you this package unless someone <strong>signs for<\/strong> it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_in_Sign_out\"><\/span><strong>Sign in<\/strong> <strong>\/ Sign out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You usually only need to sign up for something once, but you might need to \u201csign in\u201d each time you enter a place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please <strong>sign in<\/strong> with your username and password.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All guests need to <strong>sign in<\/strong> and include the time of their visit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite is \u201csign out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The visitor list says he <strong>signed out<\/strong> at 4:03 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I forgot to <strong>sign out <\/strong>before I closed the program.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D_Idioms\"><\/span><strong>Other &#8220;Sign&#8221; Idioms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_of_the_times\"><\/span><strong>Sign of the times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/a%20sign%20of%20the%20times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merriam-Webster<\/a> says a \"sign of the times\" is \"something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc. in a culture at a particular period in history.\" It's usually used in a negative sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Social media addiction is definitely a <strong>sign of the times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_me_up_Where_do_I_sign_up\"><\/span><strong>Sign me up! \/ Where do I sign up?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying a lively concert by a famous pop star\" class=\"wp-image-7077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/06033322\/pexels-vishnu-r-nair-1105666-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This casual expression is used to show a strong interest in joining or participating in something.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141558\/avatar_9.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm hosting an event this weekend. There'll be free food and lots of interesting people. Wanna come?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141624\/avatar_16.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Yeah, <strong>sign me up<\/strong>!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, phrasal verbs with \"sign\" often involve writing, but sometimes they're used in surprising ways. Add these terms and expressions to your daily English conversations and your fluency will get a big boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we <em>sign off<\/em>, be sure to read the rest of our articles on phrasal verbs, which you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Native English speakers use the simple word \u201csign\u201d in many different ways. In phrasal verbs, it often creates an image of writing one\u2019s name on an important document. However, there are some big exceptions. 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