signing

Pluralsignings

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A public event where an author writes their name in copies of a book for fans.

   Like a special day when you can meet a writer and get your book signed.

   The bookstore held a signing for the new children's book.

   We waited in line at the signing to meet the writer.

2. 2
   nouncountable

   The act of agreeing to a contract, often by a player or performer with a company.

   Like shaking hands on a deal that makes someone part of a team.

   The club celebrated the signing of their new striker.

   Her signing with the record label made the news.

   Similaracquisition, recruitment, deal

   Oppositerelease

3. 3
   noununcountable

   Using sign language to communicate, or how good someone is at it.

   Like speaking with your hands instead of your voice.

   Her signing was clear enough for everyone in the deaf club to follow.

   He learned signing so he could talk with his deaf cousin.

4. 4
   verb

   Present participle of sign. Use this form for an action happening right now, as in 'is signing'.

   She is signing the form right now.

   They are signing the petition outside the store.

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A sports player who has just joined a team after agreeing to a contract.

   Like the new kid who joins your team after moving to town.

   The new signing scored on his very first match.

   Fans were excited to see the club's latest signing play.

   Similarrecruit, acquisition, addition, newcomer

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