sound off

sound off

intransitive verb

Definition of SOUND OFF

1

:  to play three chords before and after marching up and down a line of troops during a ceremonial parade or formal guard mount

2

:  to count cadence while marching

3

a :  to speak up in a loud voice

b :  to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously

Examples of SOUND OFF

1. <she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest “stupid” political decisions>
2. <the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off>

First Known Use of SOUND OFF

1909

Related to SOUND OFF

Synonyms

pipe up, shoot, speak up, speak out, spout (off), talk up

Related Words

bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, roar, shout, sing (out), thunder, vociferate, yell; articulate, enounce, enunciate

Near Antonyms

belt up [British], clam up, dummy up, hush, shut up, suppress; quiet

Rhymes with SOUND OFF

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