signs, signed, signing
to sign off
phrasal verb
To end a broadcast or communication
- 1The news anchor will sign off at 10 PM.
- 2The radio host signed off with a song.
This means to finish talking on TV, radio, or in a message. For example, when a news show is over, the host says goodbye and stops speaking. It is the moment when someone ends their message or stops sending information to others.
People often sign off emails or letters by writing their name at the end, showing that their message is finished.
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at the local radio station
Ending the Broadcast
Kenneth
Alright, William, it's time to sign off for the day.
William
Got it, Kenneth. I'll wrap up the show now.
Kenneth
Make sure to thank the listeners before you end.
William
Of course, I'll do that right before we go off air.
at the shopping center
Wrapping Up the Announcement
Ronald
Hey Andrew, did you hear the announcement over the loudspeakers?
Andrew
Yeah, they just signed off with a reminder about the store closing time.
Ronald
Good, I was worried we might miss it.
Andrew
No worries, we still have time to finish shopping.
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Similar to "to sign off":
- 1end
- 2conclude