sign on

• Partikelverb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich formell zur Teilnahme an etwas zu verpflichten, z. B. an einer Arbeit, einem Projekt oder einem Vertrag, oder einen Dienst zu abonnieren bzw. zu beginnen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of formally agreeing to participate in something, such as a job, project, or contract, or to begin receiving a service.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Register for employment or benefitsformalbritish

   To officially register as unemployed in order to receive government benefits or to join a job scheme.

   Arbeitslosengeld beantragen

   • He signed on at the job center after losing his job.
   • She signed on for unemployment benefits last week.
   • Many people sign on when the economy slows down.

   Synonymeclaimenrollregistersign up

2. Agree to participate or workformal

   To formally agree to take part in something, such as a job, project, or course.

   Zusage zur Teilnahme

   • She signed on as a volunteer for the charity event.
   • He signed on to work for the company for two years.
   • They signed on for the training program without hesitation.

   Synonymeenlistenrolljoinregistersign upvolunteer

   Antonymequitresignwithdraw

3. Start a broadcastformal

   To begin a radio or television broadcast, often with a greeting or introduction.

   Sendung beginnen

   • The radio host signed on with a cheerful good morning.
   • The station signs on at 6 AM every day.
   • He signed on to the show with a brief announcement.

   Antonymesign off

Grundverbsign