sign on
To log on; to start using a computer, radio, or other multicast device; to start talking.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please sign on to the website to see your account.”
“I will sign on to the video call at noon to discuss the project with the team.”
“Once the technicians sign on to the secure network, they can begin the remote maintenance of the server.”
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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 in
To sign one's name on a list when entering a place, to indicate one's arrival.
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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 the dotted line
To formalize an agreement.
Last updated August 10, 2026