Meaning of the word "sign on the dotted line" in English

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sign on the dotted line

US /saɪn ɑn ðə ˈdɑtɪd laɪn/
UK /saɪn ɑn ðə ˈdɑtɪd laɪn/
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Idiom

1.

to formally agree to something by signing a document

Example:
After much negotiation, he finally agreed to sign on the dotted line.
Are you ready to sign on the dotted line and commit to this project?
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