signing

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a person, usually a famous athlete or musician, who has just joined a new team or company.

n. a person, typically a professional athlete or entertainer, who has recently been recruited or contracted by an organisation.

“The team's latest signing scored two goals in his first match.”

“The manager described the young defender as a crucial signing who would provide much-needed stability to the back line this season.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an event where an author signs copies of their book for fans.

n. a promotional event, typically held at a bookstore, where an author autographs copies of their work for the public.

“I waited in line for an hour at the book signing to meet my favourite writer.”

“The publisher organised a nationwide tour, including several high-profile signings at major city libraries to boost initial sales figures.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of communicating using your hands and gestures.

n. the use of manual communication and body language to convey meaning, typically within the deaf community.

“She was so fast at signing that I could barely keep up with the translation.”

“The conference provided a dedicated interpreter to ensure that the signing was clearly visible to all participants in the auditorium.”