Sign on
verb
To agree to do something or work for somebody.
She signed on with a modeling agency.
Often appears as...
- sign on with
- sign on for
phrasal verb
To officially state or prove that you have arrived somewhere.
You'll need to sign on at the desk when you arrive.
Often appears as...
- sign on at
- sign on arrival
phrasal verb
To agree to become employed.
He signed on as a chef at a local restaurant.
Often appears as...
- sign on as
- sign on under
phrasal verb
To register oneself as unemployed in order to receive unemployment benefits.
After losing his job, he had to sign on at the local job centre.
Often appears as...
- sign on at
- sign on the dole
phrasal verb
To access a computer system, network, etc. by entering your details.
You need to sign on to your profile to use the service.
Often appears as...
- sign on to
- sign on with
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To agree to do something or work for somebody.
She signed on with a modeling agency.
Often appears as...
- sign on with
- sign on for
phrasal verb
To officially state or prove that you have arrived somewhere.
You'll need to sign on at the desk when you arrive.
Often appears as...
- sign on at
- sign on arrival
phrasal verb
To agree to become employed.
He signed on as a chef at a local restaurant.
Often appears as...
- sign on as
- sign on under
phrasal verb
To register oneself as unemployed in order to receive unemployment benefits.
After losing his job, he had to sign on at the local job centre.
Often appears as...
- sign on at
- sign on the dole
phrasal verb
To access a computer system, network, etc. by entering your details.
You need to sign on to your profile to use the service.
Often appears as...
- sign on to
- sign on with
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Commitment
Used when officially accepting job offers or responsibilities.
She was excited to sign on for the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Engagement
Implies a longer commitment than just agreeing casually.
He signed on with the firm for a three-year term.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Agreement
Involves formal contracts or agreements, not informal arrangements.
When I signed on to the deal, I knew it was binding.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Commitment
Used when officially accepting job offers or responsibilities.
She was excited to sign on for the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Engagement
Implies a longer commitment than just agreeing casually.
He signed on with the firm for a three-year term.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Agreement
Involves formal contracts or agreements, not informal arrangements.
When I signed on to the deal, I knew it was binding.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Commitment
Used when officially accepting job offers or responsibilities.
She was excited to sign on for the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Engagement
Implies a longer commitment than just agreeing casually.
He signed on with the firm for a three-year term.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Agreement
Involves formal contracts or agreements, not informal arrangements.
When I signed on to the deal, I knew it was binding.
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