* Noun: A symbol, gesture, or mark that represents something else.
* Example: "She gave me a sign to be quiet."
* Verb: To make a sign or gesture.
* Example: "The dog signed to be let inside."
* Adjective: Distinctive, significant, or notable.
* Example: "He was a sign of the times."
You need to look at the context of the sentence to determine which part of speech "sign" is acting as.