As a Noun: 1. A document signed by a lot of people which asks a government or other official group to do something. English = petition. 2. A formal written and signed request for a position in an organisation, such as a job or place at a college. English = application. 3. A document with more than one signature on it. 4. A list of signatures. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To sign a petition; to add your name to a petition. 2. To write and sign a formal written request for a position in an organisation, such as a job or place at a college. English = apply. 3. To add your name or signature to a list of other names; to make a list of names.