saɪn ɒf
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- sign
- Particle:
- off
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "sign off" mean?
- To officially approve or authorize something
- To end a broadcast or communication
- To stop working for the day
Examples
- The manager needs to sign off on this proposal.
- The DJ signed off with a classic song.
- I'm going to sign off now - see you tomorrow.
- Who signed off on this decision?
- She signed off her email with 'Best regards'.
How to use it
'Sign off on' means to give approval. 'Sign off' alone often means ending communication or work for the day.
Word order
Object can go between: 'sign the document off' or 'sign off on the project'
Similar expressions
approve
authorize
conclude
end
Opposites
reject
veto
begin
Related phrasal verbs
- sign off on
To give formal approval or authorization
- sign up
To register or enroll for something
- sign in
To register arrival at a location
- sign out
To register departure from a location
- turn off
To stop a device or appliance by pressing a switch or button
- get off
To leave a bus, train, plane, or other public transport
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