sign over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Transfer ownership by signing
Why “over”? Something moves from one person or side to another.
“They signed the house over to their daughter.”
“He signed the car over to his brother.”
Don't confuse with
Sign over means transfer ownership by signing. Sign away means give up your rights to something by signing a document.
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sign away
A contrast learners often mix up
Give up your rights to something by signing a document
bring over
Same over pattern: transfer
Carry someone or something to a place near where the speaker is
call over
Same over pattern: transfer
Summon someone to come to where you are
carry over
Same over pattern: transfer
Continue from one period or place into the next
come over
Same over pattern: transfer
Visit by crossing to where you are; Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
give over
Same over pattern: transfer
Cede control to someone else
go over
Same over pattern: transfer
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position
hand over
Same over pattern: transfer
Give something to someone, especially with formality; Surrender control or power to someone else
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