· language expressed by visible hand gestures

Synonym(s): sign_language

Hypernym(s): language, linguistic_communication

· mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); "She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here"

Synonym(s): subscribe

Hypernym(s): write

· approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"

Synonym(s): ratify

Hypernym(s): validate, formalize, formalise

· be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"

Hypernym(s): contract, undertake

· engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"

Synonym(s): contract, sign_on, sign_up

Hypernym(s): hire, engage, employ

· communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"

Synonym(s): signal, signalize, signalise

Hypernym(s): communicate, intercommunicate

· place signs, as along a road; "sign an intersection"; "This road has been signed"

Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay

· communicate in sign language; "I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin"

Hypernym(s): communicate, intercommunicate

· make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Synonym(s): bless

Hypernym(s): gesticulate, gesture, motion