sound off

verb

sounded off; sounding off; sounds off

Definition of sound off

intransitive verb

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

3a : to speak up in a loud voice

b : to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously

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she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest “stupid” political decisions the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off

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