sign on

Definition of sign on in English English dictionary: To sign on for the dole; To begin broadcasting a radio or television signal, usually at the beginning of a broadcasting day and after being off the air for several hours
Years ago, the TV station would sign on at 5 a.m., but now it broadcasts 24 hours a day.; To log on; to start using a computer, radio, etc., or to start talking; To join something, after signing; The time of day when a radio or television station begins broadcasting, usually after being off the air for several hours
Sign on for the radio station is at 5 a.m.; The process by which a user gains access to a computer system or network by typing an identification name or number and a password It is also called Logon; give a signature; sign up; begin a broadcasted communication; When an unemployed person signs on, they officially inform the authorities that they are unemployed, so that they can receive money from the government in order to live. He has signed on at the job centre I had to sign on the dole on Monday; Code provided to each school that enables secure access to the web-based address collection application More information available in Help; entering the system by entering an ID and password; engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"; The procedure of letting a BBS know who you are This involves giving the computer information such as you user number, name, password, and sometimes even phone number See also logon; Start of a contract; An Oracle Applications username and password that allows you to gain access to Oracle Applications Each sign-on is assigned one or more responsibilities