sign on

US /saɪn ɑːn/
UK /saɪn ɑːn/
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to agree to a contract or to take a job

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He decided to sign on for another year with the company.
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Many new recruits will sign on next week.
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enlistcontractengagejoinregister
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to begin a period of work

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The night shift workers will sign on at 10 PM.
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The crew will sign on early tomorrow morning.
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clock instart workbegin shift
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to register as unemployed to receive benefits

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After losing his job, he had to sign on at the unemployment office.
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She's been signing on for benefits for six months now.
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register for unemploymentclaim benefits
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