signing

broadly

Japanese Meaning

契約を締結する行為、特にアスリートや芸能人が企業と契約する場合の行為 / （スポーツ組織に）契約された選手

After weeks of negotiation, the player's signing with the sports apparel company was announced today.

数週間の交渉の後、その選手とスポーツ用品会社との契約締結が本日発表された。

Sense（1）

The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

Sense（2）

(by extension) A player signed by a sporting organization.

Sense（3）

An event (signing session) in a bookshop etc. where an author signs copies of his or her book.

Sense（4）

The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.

signings

（ plural ）