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
Rose Zhang, rising women’s golf superstar, sounded off to Gabby Herzig about her TGL involvement and the slow-play issue everyone’s talking about.
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Hayden Crowley sounded off for 21 points, LaDainian Rodrigues added 20 points with nine rebounds, and Attleboro cruised to 16-3 on the year with a 77-52 win over Stoughton.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HIRE ON MERIT’ – Costco shoppers sound off after company’s DEI practices fall under scrutiny.
—Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Star reporter Lisa Gutierrez and Inquirer reporter Beatrice Forman sound off on the Eagles’ and Chiefs’ best pregame fits.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Hayden Crowley sounded off for 21 points, LaDainian Rodrigues added 20 points with nine rebounds, and Attleboro cruised to 16-3 on the year with a 77-52 win over Stoughton.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HIRE ON MERIT’ – Costco shoppers sound off after company’s DEI practices fall under scrutiny.
—Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Star reporter Lisa Gutierrez and Inquirer reporter Beatrice Forman sound off on the Eagles’ and Chiefs’ best pregame fits.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound off
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20off. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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