sign off
verb
signed off; signing off; signs off
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
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Among those agitating for Davie’s head was Boris Johnson, the former British PM who ultimately signed off on Gibb’s appointment to the BBC board.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
These allegations were closed in two days, 10 days, and two days, with a sign off by the supervisor saying that this child is safe.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont signed off on firing the 52-year-old former Nike executive with two seasons remaining on his contract amid the Mavericks’ disappointing start to the season.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Spoken again by Carr, signing off on the same call.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
These allegations were closed in two days, 10 days, and two days, with a sign off by the supervisor saying that this child is safe.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont signed off on firing the 52-year-old former Nike executive with two seasons remaining on his contract amid the Mavericks’ disappointing start to the season.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Spoken again by Carr, signing off on the same call.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Sign off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20off. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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