Phrase guide

sign in

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To sign one's name on a list when entering a place, to indicate one's arrival.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • In order to get into the office after hours, you'll have to sign in at the security desk.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To take some action to access a secured program or web page on a computer; to log in.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

announce one's arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: check in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: report

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: s'inscrire — to sign one's name on a list
  • French: émarger — to sign one's name on a list
  • Italian: iscriversi — to sign one's name on a list