sign out

verb

signed out; signing out; signs out

intransitive verb

: to indicate departure by signing a register

transitive verb

: to record or approve the release or departure of

signed out the library books for a week

sign-out

ˈsī-ˌnau̇t 

noun or adjective

Examples of sign out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scott was the lone receiver TCU signed out of the portal and had 417 yards and four touchdowns for the Jaguars last season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Luka Jovanovic is still awaiting his work permit after being signed out of the Australian A-league earlier this month. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

The next day, Gray escaped from Louisville’s jail by taking an incarcerated person’s armband and signing out as that person. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2026

Also, sign out of those accounts on other devices when the service gives you that option. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for sign out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

sign out

verb

1

: to make a record of one's departure

have to sign out before getting off-line

2

: to record or approve the release or departure of

signed out the library books