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
Synonyms
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
Instead of rallying around a fresh set of seats up and down the ballot, Justice sounded off talking points the crowd usually hears from the Republican party’s presumptive nominee Trump.
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Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In an illuminating conversation with Billboard, Ryan Trey sounds off on the utility of deluxe editions, the rise of fans leaking artists’ unfinished music, exploring his faith and how Justin Bieber’s Journals album is influencing his new music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
If any symptoms are leading to significant changes in your quality of life, your sensors for hormonal imbalance should sound off.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Six of the Sacramento region’s top chefs, from a vegetarian proprietor in midtown to fine dining craftspeople in the suburbs, recently sounded off to The Sacramento Bee about the customer behaviors that drive them batty.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Even Cookie Monster made headlines last week sounding off on shrinkflation.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
To share their take on the pros and cons of the once-trendy cabinetry choice, Louisa Roberts owner of Neat Method NYC and Meg Markland of Neat by Meg sound off on this polarizing topic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2024
With airy, speak-sing vocals, the New York vocalist and producer—a couple of Brandy flips brought me to her music—sounds off about a guy who’s getting on her nerves.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 Feb. 2024
In 2023, as support for a different bill was gaining steam, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared in a video posted to the official TikTok profile to warn users and ask them to essentially sound off in the comments.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In an illuminating conversation with Billboard, Ryan Trey sounds off on the utility of deluxe editions, the rise of fans leaking artists’ unfinished music, exploring his faith and how Justin Bieber’s Journals album is influencing his new music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
If any symptoms are leading to significant changes in your quality of life, your sensors for hormonal imbalance should sound off.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Six of the Sacramento region’s top chefs, from a vegetarian proprietor in midtown to fine dining craftspeople in the suburbs, recently sounded off to The Sacramento Bee about the customer behaviors that drive them batty.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Even Cookie Monster made headlines last week sounding off on shrinkflation.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
To share their take on the pros and cons of the once-trendy cabinetry choice, Louisa Roberts owner of Neat Method NYC and Meg Markland of Neat by Meg sound off on this polarizing topic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2024
With airy, speak-sing vocals, the New York vocalist and producer—a couple of Brandy flips brought me to her music—sounds off about a guy who’s getting on her nerves.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 Feb. 2024
In 2023, as support for a different bill was gaining steam, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared in a video posted to the official TikTok profile to warn users and ask them to essentially sound off in the comments.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20off. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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