Lexic.us

Definition of Sign up

1. Verb. Engage by written agreement. "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"

2. Verb. Join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate,. "Sign up for yoga classes"

Definition of Sign up

1. Verb. (transitive) To add a name to the list of people who are participating in something. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To agree to purchase some good or service. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sign Up

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Literary usage of Sign up

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1922)
"... and John H. Matney testifies that he found "that it was all right and agreeable and they would sign up theirs," and it was then that he (Matney) "got ..."

2. Wall Street Accounting: A Description of the Business of Brokerage, Its by Frederick Simson Todman (1921)
""Sign-up Slip" Contract After the purchases and sales of the day are made, ... This contract or "sign-up" slip contains the date of the transaction, ..."

3. Copyright Licensing Regimes Covering Retransmissioon of Broadcast Signals edited by Howard Coble (2001)
"sign up for DISH Network's Digital Local Networks service. ... sign up for Prime Time 1A. 1. Traditional Off Air Antenna. If you decide to use a traditional ..."

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