sign on

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar o ato de concordar formalmente em participar de algo, como um trabalho, projeto ou contrato, ou de começar a usar um serviço.

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.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Register for employment or benefitsformalbritish

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

   Registrar-se para receber benefícios ou arranjar emprego

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclaimenrollregistersign up

2. Agree to participate or workformal

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

   Inscrever-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosenlistenrolljoinregistersign upvolunteer

   Antônimosquitresignwithdraw

3. Start a broadcastformal

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

   Iniciar transmissão

   • 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.

   Antônimossign off

Verbo basesign