sound off
verb
sounded off; sounding off; sounds off
1
: to play three chords before and after marching up and down a line of troops during a ceremonial parade or formal guard mount
2
: to count cadence while marching
3
a
: to speak up in a loud voice
b
: to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously
Examples of sound off in a Sentence
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest “stupid” political decisions
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
Recent Examples on the Web
During Wednesday’s interview, Carter also sounded off on the state of the game globally.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Always listen closely for far off gobbles (especially after crows, owls, or coyotes sound off).
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
New York families sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday night over a plan to launch the city’s first public high school focused on artificial intelligence ahead of a key vote later this month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Always listen closely for far off gobbles (especially after crows, owls, or coyotes sound off).
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
New York families sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday night over a plan to launch the city’s first public high school focused on artificial intelligence ahead of a key vote later this month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sound off
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20off. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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