To sign 'application' (which also means 'apply' or 'volunteer'), start by forming an 'F' handshape with your dominant hand. Do this by touching the tips of your index finger and thumb together while keeping your other fingers extended. Bring this hand to your upper chest, just below your shoulder. Lightly pinch the fabric of your shirt and give it a gentle, short tug forward away from your body. Repeat this pulling motion twice.
Sign 'job' first, then perform the sign for 'application' by pinching and gently pulling your shirt forward with your 'F' handshape.
After signing 'college', use the 'F' handshape on your upper chest to sign 'application'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Start with the sign for 'application' by tugging your shirt, then sign 'tomorrow' to clearly establish the deadline for the paperwork.
Sign 'job' first, then perform the sign for 'application' by pinching and gently pulling your shirt forward with your 'F' handshape.
After signing 'college', use the 'F' handshape on your upper chest to sign 'application'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Start with the sign for 'application' by tugging your shirt, then sign 'tomorrow' to clearly establish the deadline for the paperwork.
Yes! In ASL, the signs for 'application', 'apply', 'candidate', and 'volunteer' are the same. The exact meaning is easily understood through the context of your sentence and the topic of your conversation.
Yes, lightly pinching the actual fabric of your shirt with your thumb and index finger makes the sign look natural and accurate. Hovering your hand in the air without touching the shirt can make the sign unclear.
No, this sign is specifically used for applying to a job, school, or program. If you are talking about a software application on your smartphone or computer, you should simply fingerspell the word 'A-P-P'.
