High Sign

Pronunciation: /haɪ saɪn/

Definitions of high sign

noun a signal or gesture indicating that something is to happen or is expected to happen

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him a high sign to let him know it was safe to come out.

A2 The spy used a high sign to communicate with his partner across the room.

B1 The coach gave the team a high sign to start the play.

B2 The secret agent used a high sign to signal the start of the mission.

C1 The conductor gave a high sign to the musicians to begin playing.

C2 The politician subtly gave a high sign to his supporters during the speech.

Examples of high sign in a Sentence

formal The boss gave me a high sign to start the meeting.

informal I'll give you a high sign when it's time to leave the party.

slang She flashed me a high sign to let me know the coast was clear.

figurative His sudden departure was a high sign that something was wrong.

Grammatical Forms of high sign

• past tense: high signed
• plural: high signs
• comparative: higher sign
• superlative: highest sign
• present tense: high signs
• future tense: will high sign
• perfect tense: has high signed
• continuous tense: is high signing
• singular: high sign
• positive degree: high sign
• infinitive: to high sign
• gerund: high signing
• participle: high signed

Origin and Evolution of high sign

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'high sign' is believed to have originated in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 20th century, 'high sign' referred to a signal or gesture used to communicate a message or give a sign of approval. Over time, the term has evolved to also mean a prearranged signal or sign used to indicate secret knowledge or understanding between individuals.