dotted line

• Eine Linie, die aus Punkten oder Strichen besteht und häufig in Dokumenten oder Formularen verwendet wird, um die Stelle für eine Unterschrift anzugeben; im übertragenen Sinn auch für eine formelle Vereinbarung oder Verpflichtung.

A line made of dots or dashes, often used in documents or forms to indicate where a signature is required, or metaphorically to refer to a formal agreement or commitment.

1. Signature lineB1formal

   A line made of dots on a document where a signature is required.

   Linie für die Unterschrift

   • Please sign on the dotted line at the bottom of the contract.
   • The dotted line indicates where you need to write your name.
   • He put his signature on the dotted line without reading the fine print.

2. Figurative commitmentB2informal

   Used metaphorically to refer to the act of formally agreeing to something or making a commitment.

   Verpflichtung eingehen

   • He was ready to sign on the dotted line for the new job.
   • She hesitated before putting her name on the dotted line for the loan.
   • The deal was finalized when both parties signed on the dotted line.