Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-one's-signature-to-something
phrase
pʊt wʌnz ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər tu ˈsʌm.θɪŋ

Definition
To formally approve or endorse a document or agreement by signing it.

Examples
- After reviewing the contract carefully, she decided to put her signature to it.
- He was hesitant to put his signature to the agreement without consulting his lawyer first.
- The committee members were asked to put their signatures to the proposal before the meeting.

Meaning
The phrase means to give official consent to a document, thereby indicating that one agrees with its contents or is willing to take responsibility for what it represents.

Synonyms
- authorize
- sign
- endorse
- approve
- certify