sign-on

[ sahyn-on, -awn ]

noun

1. Radio and Television. the opening salutation, station identification, etc., at the beginning of the broadcast day.
2. an act or instance of signing on.

sign on

verb

1. tr to hire or employ
2. intr to commit oneself to a job, activity, etc
3. intr to register as unemployed with the Department of Social Security

Word History and Origins

Origin of sign-on¹

First recorded in 1880–85; noun use of verb phrase sign on

Example Sentences

That means, people walk into recruiting offices and sign on the dotted line to potentially serve in combat, risking their lives in the service of the country.

From Salon

While plenty of celebs call the hills home, your best bet at laying eyes on a star is to find a spot where you can gaze out at the Hollywood sign on nearby Mt.

From Los Angeles Times

Joshua didn’t expect an “L.A. accent” pop quiz when he signed on to Zoom for an interview from Seoul.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s stocky, with light brown eyes and tattoos of his late brother and a 170 Freeway sign on his upper chest.

From Los Angeles Times

That aspect of the plan is being implemented by none other than Howard Lutnick who has apparently frozen out all those Project 2025 Trump lackeys who signed on with the wrong team.

From Salon

Related Words

• admit
• appoint
• assign
• attract
• call up
• conscript
• employ
• engage
• enroll
• enter
• gather
• hire
• join
• mobilize
• recruit
• serve
• volunteer