sign-off

or sign·off

[ sahyn-awf, -of ]

noun

1. the act or fact of signing off.
2. personal approval or authorization; endorsement.

sign off

verb

1. intr to announce the end of a radio or television programme, esp at the end of a day
2. intr bridge to make a conventional bid indicating to one's partner that one wishes the bidding to stop
3. tr to withdraw or retire from (an activity)
4. tr (of a doctor) to declare (someone) unfit for work, because of illness
5. intr to terminate one's claim to unemployment benefit

Word History and Origins

Origin of sign-off¹

First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase sign off

Example Sentences

United are not saying who signed off the video edit but it seems fairly clear some thought has gone into what was released.

From BBC

The young man, who requested anonymity, shared with Y Byd ar Bedwar - S4C’s current affairs programme - a series of messages where Edwards referred to him as “babe” and “big boy” and signed off with kisses.

From BBC

The full City Council and state housing regulators also must sign off on the plans prior to a February deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Congress, which authorizes and funds NIH, would have to sign off on major shifts in the agency’s funding.

From Science Magazine

The company also sent its best wishes in Welsh for the health of Glasgow by signing off its statement: "Iechyd da!"

From BBC

Related Words

• break
• cease
• close
• drop
• end
• halt
• hold
• kill
• pause
• put an end to
• quit
• stall
• stand
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