sign · n
sign (MARK)
B2 a written or printed mark which has a standard meaning
Dictionary examples:
+ and - are mathematical signs. (27.6)
Use a dollar sign in the chart instead of writing the word, for example use $14, not 14 dollars. (36.6)
The sign for the British pound is £. (57.6)
no sign of sb/sth
B2 If there is no sign of someone or something, you cannot see them.
Dictionary examples:
By eight o'clock, there was still no sign of Janne. (18.2)
She said she'd left the book on the table, but there's no sign of it. (21.9)
sign (BODY MOVEMENT)
B1 a movement you make to give someone information or tell them what to do
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's sign for 'be quiet' was to dance like a chicken! (0.0)
The librarian's sign for 'be quiet' was putting on a giant pair of ears! (0.0)
The magician made a sign, and his assistant turned into a chicken! (0.0)
Give me a sign when you're ready to head home. (32.2)
She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave. (40.5)
He made the thumbs up sign, so I knew everything was OK. (65.0)
sign (NOTICE)
A2 a symbol or message in a public place that gives information or instructions
Dictionary examples:
The classroom had a sign: 'No talking. Use your phone.' (0.0)
The zoo's 'Don't feed the lions' sign was eaten by a lion. (0.0)
The museum's sign read: 'Please touch everything. Just kidding. Don't.' (0.0)
a stop sign (14.2)
I saw a "For Rent" sign in the window. (15.6)
sign (SHOWING)
B1 something which shows that something is happening or that it exists or is true
Dictionary examples:
The sudden quiet was a sign that the kids were up to no good. (0.0)
The empty fridge was a sign that Mom hadn't been shopping in weeks. (0.0)
The cat's guilty face was a clear sign it had eaten the goldfish. (0.0)
There is every sign that the worst is over. (16.6)
There was nobody in the place, and I thought that was a bad sign. (19.2)
Allie's work at school has shown signs of improvement. (21.6)
Flowers are the first sign of spring. (24.0)
The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better. (32.2)
There's no sign of progress with the construction work. (34.8)
His inability to handle the situation is a sign of weakness. (51.2)