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

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But that’s only the start of a long list of benefits; no wonder Fonda signed off on the acclaimed serum! Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Local Government Secretary Steve Reed formally signed off on plans for the building near the Tower of London after years of delays and legal challenges. Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026 In 2019, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas signed off on a Tenant Bill of Rights. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026 Once Tariq has helped Tommy rule Chicago, Force signs off with the Power OGs settling their past issues, as well as Tariq sharing a proposition. Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign off

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 21 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

sign off

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