signoff

IPA/sˈaɪnɒf/
IPA/sˈaɪnɑːf/

signoff — 動詞

  • 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

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

結束廣播

在節目結束時向觀眾告別

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

例句

Henrik signed off from his radio show by playing jazz and thanking his listeners.

Henrik 在結束廣播前播放爵士樂，並感謝聽眾的收聽。

sign off from + [broadcast/programme]

The news anchor signed off with a calm 'Good night' and a warm smile as the credits rolled.

新聞主播面帶溫暖的微笑，以平靜的「晚安」結束播報，隨後工作人員名單開始滾動。

sign off with + [closing phrase]

同義詞
  • wrap up

    more informal, used for any activity not just broadcasts

  • close

    broader meaning; less specific to broadcasting

  • log off

    only for digital/online communication, not broadcasts

反義詞
  • 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

❌Henrik signed out from his radio show.
✅Henrik signed off from his radio show.
💡'sign out' means to log off from a computer system, not to end a broadcast.

2. to give formal approval to a plan, document, or piece of work by adding your sig

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

批准；簽署

簽名以表示正式同意

to give formal approval to a plan, document, or piece of work by adding your signature, showing that you accept responsibility for it

例句

The senior doctor signed off on Zuri's request for extra medical supplies for the clinic.

資深醫師批准了 Zuri 為診所申請額外醫療物資的請求。

sign off on + [request/document]

Theo's manager refused to sign off the expense report until every receipt was attached.

Theo 的主管拒絕簽核報銷單，因為他還沒有附上所有收據。

sign off + [document] (transitive)

同義詞
  • approve

    wider use, not limited to signing

  • authorise

    more formal, implies official permission

  • clear

    implies removing obstacles or giving go-ahead

反義詞
  • reject

    refuse to approve

  • veto

    stronger refusal, often by someone in authority

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.

常見錯誤

❌Theo's manager signed off the project' (if the manager was the one who got approval).
✅Theo's manager signed off on the project.
💡The person giving approval acts as the subject; the project is the object after 'on'.