signing

Thân thiện

A young woman is signing a greeting to her friend.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of using hand gestures to communicate: "signing" refers to the use of a visual-gestural language, typically using hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions to convey meaning. It is the primary mode of communication for many Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
   • The action of writing one's name: "signing" can also mean the act of writing one's signature on a document.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Language):
  • American Sign Language (ASL) involves complex signing.
  • The interpreter's signing was clear and easy to follow.
• Noun (Signature):
  • The signing of the contract will take place tomorrow.
  • Her signing on the dotted line made the agreement official.

Advanced Usage

• "to be fluent in signing": to be highly proficient in using a sign language.
  • After years of study, she became fluent in signing.
• "the signing ceremony": a formal event where documents are signed.
  • Diplomats attended the treaty signing ceremony.

Variants and Related Words

• Sign (v/n): To communicate using gestures; a gesture itself.
  • He can sign very quickly. (Verb)
  • The sign for "thank you" is simple. (Noun)
• Signature (n): A person's handwritten name.
  • Please provide your signature here.
• Signatory (n): A party that has signed an agreement.
  • All signatories are bound by the contract terms.

Synonyms

• Gesturing: Making movements, especially of the hands, to express ideas.
• Inking: Informally, the act of signing a contract.
• Executing: Formally completing a document by signing it.

Related Phrases

• Sign language: A complete, natural language that uses signs.
  • British Sign Language (BSL) is different from ASL.
• Sign over: To transfer ownership by signing a document.
  • He signed over the property to his daughter.

Related Idioms

• Sign on the dotted line: To formally agree to something by signing a contract.
  • Once you sign on the dotted line, there's no going back.
• A signing bonus: A sum of money given to a new employee upon signing a contract.
  • The job offer included a generous signing bonus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. language expressed by visible hand gestures

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sign language