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.