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to sign off
[phrase form: sign]
01
to write the final message at the end of the letter or email that counts as one's signature
Example
After sharing the latest news, Mary signed off her email with warm regards and well-wishes.
John concluded his letter by signing off with a friendly note and his signature.
02
to formally authorize a decision, action, or document
Example
The manager signed the proposal off after careful consideration.
The executive signed the project off, indicating its readiness for implementation.
03
to stop broadcasting, often accompanied by saying goodbye or playing a piece of music
Example
The radio host signed the program off with a heartfelt farewell message.
The news anchor signed off the evening news with a summary of the day's top stories.
04
to tell the government that one has gotten a job and no longer need unemployment benefits
Dialect
British
BritishExample
After securing a new job, Lisa promptly signed off at the employment office to update her employment status.
As soon as he got hired, Mark visited the government employment office to sign off and notify them of his employment status change.
05
(of a doctor) to give a note to a patient saying they are unwell and cannot work
Example
Sarah was feeling unwell, so her doctor signed her off with a medical certificate, excusing her from work for a few days.
After a bout of flu, James visited his doctor, who promptly signed him off, advising rest and recovery.
06
to take a break from one's work, activity, etc.
Example
Feeling overwhelmed, Jane decided to sign off from work for an hour to clear her mind.
The team agreed to sign off from the project temporarily to address urgent issues before resuming.
