sign over

Idioms and Phrases

Legally dispose of or make over to a different owner, as in She signed over nearly all of her property to the church . [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

Fortunately, there are signs over the past week that the campaign may be shifting back into a higher-dominance mode.

From Salon

In an indictment, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles allege the men forced Wang to sign over the disputed company shares after assaulting and threatening to deport him.

From Los Angeles Times

As a child he was “signed over” to his stern, churchgoing grandmother and jazz-enthusing grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times

Will schools continue to sign over their media rights to their respective conferences or negotiate directly with media partners?

From Seattle Times

The animal was later signed over to police.

From BBC

Related Words

• assign
• bring
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• cede
• change
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• deliver
• dispatch
• ferry
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• hand over
• move
• pass on
• provide
• relocate
• remove
• sell
• send
• shift