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 noun

Examples of sign off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Do the campaigns have to be signed off by the film’s creatives? K.j. Yossman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024 Marking the official end of his run as host of Wheel Of Fortune, Sajak signed off on X this morning with a simple message to fans. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024 The private playtesting could also be a factor, as each development team can't sign off on their section until all the feedback from the playtesting is gathered, discussed and then redesigned over and possibly over and over again. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024 But Honda was responsible for signing off on the ride and handling and, as with the more upmarket Acura ZDX, also took charge of the car's UI/UX. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sign off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sign off was in 1923

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“Sign off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20off. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

sign off

verb
(ˈ)sī-ˈnȯf
: to announce the end (as of a program or broadcast)

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