sign off

verb

signed off; signing off; signs off

intransitive verb

1

: to announce the end of something (such as a message or broadcast)

2

: to approve or acknowledge something by or as if by a signature

sign off on a memo

sign-off

ˈsī-ˌnȯf 

noun

Examples of sign off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regulators all around the world have signed off on the deal or at least chosen not to stand in the way. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

As part of their approval, council members also signed off on a group of code exemptions requested by the developer. — Nathan Pilling july 13, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

The two companies first announced the deal in February, and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division signed off on the merger in June. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Just before Platner’s Wednesday announcement, more than 100 state Democratic Party committee members signed off on holding a nominating convention, in the event of his withdrawal, to choose the nominee. — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sign off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff

Kids Definition

sign off

verb

(ˈ)sī-ˈnȯf

: to announce the end (as of a program or broadcast)