sign off

verb

signed off; signing off; signs off

intransitive verb

1
: to announce the end of something (such as a message or broadcast)
2
: to approve or acknowledge something by or as if by a signature
sign off on a memo
sign-off noun

Examples of sign off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite Osha passing, the Jedi refused to sign off on bringing the twins to Coruscant and separating them from their coven. Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 9 July 2024 Regulatory approval to install the fast-charging stations is not needed, a Consumers' spokesperson said, but the MPSC will have to sign off on the company offering any rebates to businesses looking to install charging stations. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2024 On Sunday Paramount’s full board, including special committee of independent directors, had signed off on the deal, the sources said. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024 Trump’s secretary of defense signed off on it; the Biden administration discontinued the program shortly after taking office. Keith Kloor, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sign off 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sign off.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sign off was in 1923

Dictionary Entries Near sign off

Cite this Entry

“Sign off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20off. Accessed 16 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sign off

verb
(ˈ)sī-ˈnȯf
: to announce the end (as of a program or broadcast)

More from Merriam-Webster on sign off

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!