sign off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
End a broadcast or session
Why “off”? The connection stops. The machine, light, or device stops working.
“The DJ signed off at midnight.”
“The presenter signed off after the weather.”
Don't confuse with
Sign off means end a broadcast or session. Sign away means give up your rights to something by signing a document.
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sign away
A contrast learners often mix up
Give up your rights to something by signing a document
click off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by clicking
flip off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by flipping a control
go off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop working or be cut
log off
Same off pattern: power stop
Sign out of a computer system
power off
Same off pattern: power stop
Shut a device down completely
shut off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop operating completely
switch off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by flipping a switch
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