signoff
signoff — verb
- signoffpresent simple I / you / we / they
- signoffs3rd person singular
- signoffing-ing form
- signoffedpast simple
1. to say goodbye to the audience at the end of a radio or television programme, cl
to say goodbye to the audience at the end of a radio or television programme, closing the broadcast for the day or for a period of time
Henrik signed off from his radio show by playing jazz and thanking his listeners.
sign off from + [broadcast/programme]
The news anchor signed off with a calm 'Good night' and a warm smile as the credits rolled.
sign off with + [closing phrase]
Tamar signed off her broadcast by waving to the camera and promising to return the next day.
Before signing off for the summer, Tomás reminded his audience to tune in again in September.
Feng signs off each podcast with the same playful sound effect his fans love.
- sign on
the opposite action — to begin a broadcast
文法句型
sign off from + [broadcast/programme]
sign off with + [closing phrase / farewell]
用法筆記
Common in radio, television, and live-streaming contexts. The related noun 'sign-off' refers to the closing message itself.
常見錯誤
2. to give formal approval to a plan, document, or piece of work by adding your sig
to give formal approval to a plan, document, or piece of work by adding your signature, showing that you accept responsibility for it
The senior doctor signed off on Zuri's request for extra medical supplies for the clinic.
sign off on + [request/document]
Theo's manager refused to sign off the expense report until every receipt was attached.
sign off + [document] (transitive)
Tanvi signed off on the building plans after the architect corrected the drainage issue.
Apinya asked her supervisor to sign off the proposal before the Friday submission deadline.
The city council signed off on the new park design after listening to community feedback.
文法句型
sign off on + [document/plan/proposal]
sign off + [document]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'on' (sign off on something). In more informal business English, the 'on' is sometimes dropped and the object follows directly.