{"id":6819,"date":"2025-10-14T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6819"},"modified":"2025-10-08T03:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:23:15","slug":"phrasal-verbs-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/","title":{"rendered":"Explaining Phrasal Verbs With \"Sign\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_up\" >Sign up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_off\" >Sign off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_over\" >Sign over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_for\" >Sign for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_in\" >Sign in<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Bonus_Idioms_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\" >Bonus: Idioms With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Sign_of_the_times\" >Sign of the times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#%E2%80%9CSign_me_up%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CWhere_do_I_sign_up%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Sign me up!&#8221; \/ &#8220;Where do I sign up?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Discussion_Questions\" >Discussion Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-sign\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Obviously, many of the phrasal verbs with \"sign\" create an image of writing one\u2019s name on an important document. However, there are some major exceptions. How many of these do your students know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up\"><\/span><strong>Sign up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: officially agreeing to do or join something<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you'd like to join our class, you can <strong>sign up<\/strong> at the table by the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Sign up<\/strong> today and receive a 15% discount on your first order.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_off\"><\/span><strong>Sign off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman speaking into a professional microphone\" class=\"wp-image-6822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082317\/phrasal_verbs_sign_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition 1: to end a broadcast (of a TV program, podcast, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Before we <strong>sign off<\/strong>, we\u2019d like to thank all of you for listening.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining the two words with a hyphen creates the noun \u201csign-off.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The radio DJ always ends his shows with his unique <strong>sign-off<\/strong>: \u201cSee you later, alligators!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition 2: to approve or authorize&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to mention that this usage comes before the preposition \u201con.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The director must <strong>sign off <\/strong>on this project before we can start working.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_over\"><\/span><strong>Sign over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: moving ownership from one person to another<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We <strong>signed over<\/strong> our percentage of the company to new business partners.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also \u201csign away,\u201d which has a similar meaning with a more negative nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Think carefully before you <strong>sign away<\/strong> your control to those businessmen.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_for\"><\/span><strong>Sign for<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person signing a document in order to receive a large delivery\" class=\"wp-image-6823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/07082408\/phrasal_verbs_sign_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: writing one's name on a document in order to receive a delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I can\u2019t give you this package unless someone <strong>signs for<\/strong> it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_in\"><\/span><strong>Sign in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: entering information in order to access a secure system or space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please <strong>sign in<\/strong> with your username and password.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All guests need to <strong>sign in<\/strong> at the front desk.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite, of course, is \u201csign out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The visitor list says he <strong>signed out <\/strong>at 4:03 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I forgot to <strong>sign out<\/strong> before I closed the program.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Idioms_With_%E2%80%9CSign%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Bonus: Idioms With &#8220;Sign&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_of_the_times\"><\/span><strong>Sign of the times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: something that represents the trends or general mood of a particular point in time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Social media addiction is definitely a <strong>sign of the times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSign_me_up%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CWhere_do_I_sign_up%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;Sign me up!&#8221; \/ &#8220;Where do I sign up?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A long table with glasses of wine and small dishes of bite-sized foods\" class=\"wp-image-7110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/08031110\/phrasal_verbs_signs_tut_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: \"I'm interested!\" \/ \"I want to do it.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There's going to be free food and drinks at the party? <strong>Sign me up!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussion_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Discussion Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you signed up for a new service or subscription recently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you stay signed in to sites you use often, or do you sign in each time you visit?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever signed anything away? If so, how do you feel about it now?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(For advanced students) What do you consider to be a sign of the times we're living in now?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although phrasal verbs with \"sign\" often involve writing, they can also be used in unexpected ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may understandably get confused if you introduce too many of these verbs at once, so try explaining only one or two at at time; once they can use them comfortably, present more in future lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don't forget our similar posts on \"<a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/explaining-phrasal-verbs-with-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">look<\/a>\" and \"<a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/explaining-phrasal-verbs-with-tell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tell<\/a>,\" which are also full of vital expressions for English fluency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obviously, many of the phrasal verbs with \"sign\" create an image of writing one\u2019s name on an important document. 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