Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collect-signatures
verb
/kəˈlɛkt ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
Definition
The act of gathering signatures from individuals to support a particular cause, petition, or initiative.
Examples
- They plan to collect signatures for the new environmental policy initiative.
- Local activists collected signatures from the community to propose a new law.
- In order to get the project approved, we need to collect signatures from at least 500 residents.
Meaning
To collect signatures often involves obtaining written consent or support from people who agree with a proposal or want to influence a decision.
Synonyms
- gather petitions
- obtain endorsements
- secure support
