sound off
verb
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 voiceb : to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously
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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
1909
First Known Use of sound off
1909
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