sign away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To give up something, such as a right or possession, by signing a document
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
they agreed to give up all that the United States owed them for $150,000. They were scared and almost forced to sign away their rights, just because they were simple people
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sign away” mean?
To give up something, such as a right or possession, by signing a document
Is “sign away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.