sign off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
End a broadcast or session
Why “off”? An active connection, session, machine, light, or device stops.
“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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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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; Start making a loud warning sound; Become unsafe or unpleasant to eat or drink
log off
Same off pattern: power stop
Sign out of a computer system
power off
Same off pattern: power stop
Completely deactivate a device
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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