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

The hard step is to build demonstration plants that aggregate feedstock, demonstrate continuous uptime, and sign off on product specs. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025

The recommendations aren’t final until acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill signs off. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025

The White House official also said that under the preliminary deal — which still requires Chinese officials to sign off on a framework agreement — the United States will not take equity stake in the new venture or have representation on the controlling committee. —Chris Megerian, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025

Equally important is clear documentation of how management reviews and signs off on disclosures and filings. —Joseph Lucosky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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)