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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
Example
The coach sounded off in the locker room, motivating the team with a forceful and impassioned speech.
He tends to sound off at meetings, making his strong opinions on the matter abundantly clear.
02
to play three ceremonial chords before and after marching along a line of troops
Example
The marching band sounded the drums off, marking the beginning of the parade.
During the military parade, the brass band expertly threw off a series of chords as they marched in perfect formation along the troops.
03
(in military) to shout specific information, such as numbers or names, to confirm presence
Example
During the morning formation, each soldier threw off their assigned number to confirm their attendance.
The sergeant instructed the recruits to throw off their names loudly to ensure everyone was present.
