Sign on
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ ɑːn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To formally agree to take part in something, such as joining a military service, a sports team, or a project.
- He decided to sign on for another year with the company.
- They signed on to the new project after much consideration.
2. To register as unemployed in order to receive state benefits, especially in the UK.
- After losing his job, he had to sign on at the job centre.
- She goes to the job centre every week to sign on for unemployment benefits.
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