sign in
To sign one's name on a list when entering a place, to indicate one's arrival.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.”
“All visitors must sign in at the security station before entering the office building.”
“Upon entering the conference, each attendee was required to sign in to confirm their registration and receive their name badge.”
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barber's sign
A standing pole and two wash-balls, historically used outside barber's shops.
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Indian sign
A curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.
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sign of the times
Something that is symbolic of an era.
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sign off
To log off; to stop using a computer, radio, etc.; especially, to stop talking.
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sign on
To log on; to start using a computer, radio, or other multicast device; to start talking.
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sign on the dotted line
To formalize an agreement.
Last updated August 10, 2026