signing

Definition

  • n. language expressed by visible hand gestures
  • v. mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
  • v. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  • v. be engaged by a written agreement
  • v. engage by written agreement
  • v. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
  • v. place signs, as along a road
  • v. communicate in sign language
  • v. make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Word forms

Plural
signings

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The signing of the contract took place in the lawyer's office.