sign off on

sign off on — phrasal verb

  • sign off onbase form
  • signs off on3rd person singular
  • signing off on-ing form
  • signed off onpast simple

1. to officially approve something in a clear and final way

1.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

to officially approve something in a clear and final way

例句

The finance director signed off on the revised budget this morning.

signed off on + document

No changes can go live until the legal team signs off on them.

signs off on + pronoun

同義詞
  • approve

    more general; can be formal or informal

  • authorize

    stresses giving official permission

  • endorse

    often means publicly supporting or recommending something

反義詞
  • reject

    to refuse to approve something

文法句型

sign off on + noun

sign off on + plan/decision/document

sign off on + pronoun

用法筆記

Use this phrase when someone with authority gives formal approval, especially for a plan, document, payment, design, or decision.

常見錯誤

Incorrect: 'The manager signed off the proposal.' Correct: 'The manager signed off on the proposal.' Use 'on' before the thing being approved.