English · Phrasal verb Attested

sign away

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give up something, such as a right or possession, by signing a document

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Từ bỏ một thứ gì đó bằng cách ký vào tài liệu

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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.

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