Sign on Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To officially register or agree to take part in something, especially a job or service. It can also mean to log in or access a system online.
Uso & Matices
Mainly informal; common for jobs ('sign on with a company'), digital access ('sign on to your account'), or contracts. In UK English, can refer specifically to registering for unemployment benefits. Do not confuse with 'sign up' (to join for something new) or 'log in' (purely for digital entry).
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I need to sign on before I can use the computer.
basic
He will sign on at the new company next week.
basic
Please sign on when you arrive at the workshop.
basic
She just signed on for a six-month project abroad.
natural
Once you sign on, you’ll have access to all the features.
natural
After being unemployed for months, he had to sign on at the job center.
natural