1.Around 130 companies across Japan have signed up to participate in the initiative, including many major employers.
sign up跟…签订合同;报名
He has posted a sign up that says "No Fishing"
他已经张贴了一张“禁止钓鱼”的告示牌 。
2.It will take time for Premium Friday to take root.
take root生根,扎根
Time would be needed for democracy to take root.
民主观念要深入人心需要时间 。