Sign off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsaɪn/ /ˈɔf

SYN-awf

UK

sˈaɪn/ /ˈɒf

SYN-of

Definition

To officially approve something by signing, or to formally end a broadcast or communication, often by saying goodbye.

Usage & Nuances

Informal-to-neutral register. Used for written approval ('sign off on the plan'), and for ending emails or broadcasts ('time to sign off'). Common mistakes: confusing with 'sign in'; 'sign off' can also mean someone logging out of a system.

• Spanish: firmar - aprobar - despedirse (en radio/TV)
• Portuguese (BR): assinar - aprovar - encerrar (rádio/TV)
• Portuguese (PT): assinar - aprovar - despedir-se (rádio/TV)
• Chinese (Simplified): 签署同意 - 批准 - 结束（广播/电视）
• Chinese (Traditional): 簽署同意 - 批准 - 結束（廣播/電視）
• Hindi: हस्ताक्षर करना - मंजूरी देना - विदाई लेना (रेडियो/टीवी)
• Arabic: يُوَقِّع - يوافق - يختتم (في الراديو/التلفزيون)
• Bengali: অনুমোদন দেওয়া - যোগাযোগ শেষ করা
• Russian: одобрить - завершить трансляцию - выйти из системы
• Japanese: 承認する - 終了する（放送・通信）
• Vietnamese: phê duyệt - kết thúc (phát sóng/giao tiếp)
• Korean: 승인하다 - 마무리하다 (방송/통신 종료)
• Turkish: onaylamak - yayını bitirmek
• Urdu: منظوری دینا - اختتام کرنا (نشریات/بات چیت)
• Indonesian: menyetujui - mengakhiri (siaran/komunikasi)

Example Sentences

You need the manager to sign off on your vacation request.

basic

Before we start, the boss has to sign off on the plan.

basic

The radio host will sign off at 10 p.m.

basic

It's getting late, so I'm going to sign off for today. See you tomorrow!

natural

Once the finance team signs off on the budget, we can move forward.

natural

Please remember to sign off your emails with your name.

natural