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
In what's become an annual rite in Rhode Island, consumers are once again sounding off about the state's high winter utility costs.
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Both intruders allegedly fled when the man was able to activate the home’s panic system, which sounded off an audible alarm, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Don’t… sound off in press conferences United have had their fill of head coaches whose media appearances were characterised by blunt-force assaults, one of which ultimately prefaced Amorim (who had previously suggested his squad was the worst in United’s history) getting sacked.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And while anyone can sound off on social media, how often are students taught to consider the consequences of their words?
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Both intruders allegedly fled when the man was able to activate the home’s panic system, which sounded off an audible alarm, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Don’t… sound off in press conferences United have had their fill of head coaches whose media appearances were characterised by blunt-force assaults, one of which ultimately prefaced Amorim (who had previously suggested his squad was the worst in United’s history) getting sacked.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And while anyone can sound off on social media, how often are students taught to consider the consequences of their words?
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20off. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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