sign on

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения действия формального согласия на участие в чем-либо, например, в работе, проекте или контракте, или для начала получения услуги.

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.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Register for employment or benefitsformalbritish

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

   Зарегистрироваться для получения пособия или работы

   • 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.

   Synonymsclaimenrollregistersign up

2. Agree to participate or workformal

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

   Согласиться на участие

   • 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.

   Synonymsenlistenrolljoinregistersign upvolunteer

   Antonymsquitresignwithdraw

3. Start a broadcastformal

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

   Начать вещание

   • 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.

   Antonymssign off

Base verbsign