Phrase guide

sign over

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To transfer (property or rights) to somebody else by signing a document.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He signed his house over to his wife in order to avoid taxes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

formally assign ownership of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She signed away her rights

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sign away

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: surrender, cede, deliver, give up

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: überschreiben — to transfer
  • Italian: assegnare — to transfer
  • Polish: przepisać — to transfer
  • Polish: przepisywać — to transfer
  • Spanish: traspasar — to transfer