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Definition sign off in British English

sign off phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to end a broadcast on television or radio

Example

They always signed off with 'It's goodnight from me' - 'And it's goodnight from him'.

Synonyms and related words
broadcast report give out
1.1

to end a letter

Example

She signed off , 'Yours sincerely, Clare Smith'.

Synonyms and related words
sign endorse witness
1.2

to end a conversation by radio or computer

Synonyms and related words
CB ham over
1.3

to officially approve of something or to officially agree that something has been completed in a satisfactory way by signing your name

Example

You don't do any overtime until someone has signed it off.

Example

The auditors signed off the accounts.

Synonyms and related words
approve recommend consent
1.4

to give someone a medical certificate saying that they are too ill to work

Example

The doctor has signed her off for another month.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
Definition sign off in British English