English verb: sign on | |||
| 1. | sign on (social) engage by written agreement | ||
| Samples | They signed two new pitchers for the next season. | ||
| Synonyms | contract, sign, sign up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | employ, engage, hire | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | contract out | ||