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to sound off
[phrase form: sound]
01
to express strong and often negative opinions about something, typically in a rude manner
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
off
Base verb
sound
Present tense
sound off
3rd person singular
sounds off
Present participle
sounding off
Past simple
sounded off
Past participle
sounded off
Examples
The coach sounded off in the locker room, motivating the team with a forceful and impassioned speech.
02
to play three ceremonial chords before and after marching along a line of troops
Examples
The marching band sounded the drums off, marking the beginning of the parade.
03
(in military) to shout specific information, such as numbers or names, to confirm presence
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
During the morning formation, each soldier threw off their assigned number to confirm their attendance.
