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English verb: sign up

1. sign up (social) engage by written agreement


SamplesThey signed two new pitchers for the next season.


Synonymscontract, sign, sign on


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)employ, engage, hire


Narrower (hyponym)contract out

2. sign up (competition) join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate,


SamplesSign up for yoga classes.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)fall in, get together, join


Narrower (hyponym)enlist









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