sign

saɪn

sain

/saɪn/

Definition och betydelse av "sign"på engelska

Sign

SUBSTANTIV

tecken, symbol

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

Exempel

Musical notation uses signs such as sharps ( ♯ ) and flats ( ♭ ) to indicate alterations in pitch.

Musiknotation använder tecken som korsförtecken (♯) och b-förtecken (♭) för att indikera förändringar i tonhöjd.

an objective or observable indication of a disorder, disease, or medical condition

Exempel

Persistent cough is a sign of respiratory illness.

a perceptible indication or clue of something not immediately obvious

Exempel

The footprints in the sand were a sign someone had passed by.

skylt, tecken

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

Exempel

She saw a sign advertising the sale on the storefront.

Hon så en skylt som annonserade rean på butiksfasaden.

any nonverbal gesture, motion, or action used to communicate meaning

Exempel

He used a hand sign to signal the start.

a physical structure, typically a board, used for posting advertisements or notices

Exempel

The store 's sign caught the attention of passersby.

one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each associated with specific dates and characteristics

Exempel

Her birth sign is Virgo.

a gesture or symbol that is part of a system of communication in sign language

Exempel

He practiced the signs with his deaf friend.

the property of an object, particle, or quantity indicating its polarity, such as positive or negative electric charge

Exempel

Measuring the sign of a particle is essential in experiments.

a fundamental unit of language linking a signifier to what it signifies

Exempel

Written symbols function as linguistic signs.

the property of a number indicating whether it is positive or negative, excluding zero

Exempel

The equation includes terms of differing signs.

to sign

VERB

underteckna

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Transitive: to sign a document

Exempel

Right now, the executive is actively signing letters for the upcoming mailing.

Just nu undertecknar chefen aktivt brev för den kommande postutskickningen.

1.1

skriva under

to agree to the terms of a contract by putting one's signature to it

Transitive: to sign a contract

Exempel

The artist was excited to sign the publishing contract for her upcoming book.

Konstnären var glad att skriva under publiceringsavtalet för sin kommande bok.

1.2

skriva under, anställa

to formally secure the services of an individual by entering into a contractual agreement with them

Transitive: to sign sb

Exempel

The movie studio signed a famous actor to star in their highly anticipated blockbuster film.

Filmstudion skrev kontrakt med en berömd skådespelare för att spela huvudrollen i deras väntade blockbusterfilm.

teckna, använda teckenspråk

to use sign language for communication

Transitive: to sign words

Intransitive

Exempel

The instructor signed instructions to the students during the silent meditation session.

Instruktören signerade instruktioner till eleverna under den tysta meditationssessionen.

skriva under, göra tecken

to use hand movements, facial expressions, or body language to communicate messages

Intransitive: to sign to sb

Exempel

As the music blared at the concert, Mark signed to his friend, asking if she wanted to move closer to the stage.

När musiken dundrade på konserten, vinkade Mark till sin vän och frågade om hon ville flytta sig närmare scenen.

signa, välsigna genom att göra korstecknet

to make the sign of the cross as a symbol of blessing or protection

Transitive: to sign sb/sth

Exempel

The priest signed the forehead of the penitent with the cross, absolving them of their sins and granting them forgiveness.

Prästen signade den botfärdiges panna med korset, friade dem från deras synder och beviljade dem förlåtelse.

märka, visa vägen

to use markers or signposts to show the way or provide information about a location

Transitive: to sign a place or road

Exempel

The highway was signed with mile markers, helping drivers track their progress along the route.

Motorvägen var skyltad med milstolpar, vilket hjälpte förare att följa sin framryckning längs rutten.

sign

ADJEKTIV

relating to the system of communication used by deaf people, typically involving gestures and visual symbols

Exempel

He studied sign communication to better interact with the deaf community.

Lexikalt Träd

ensign

signage

signal

sign

Närliggande Ord

sign language linguistics

sign off

sign on

Definition och betydelse av "sign"på engelska

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