sign off on — to give official approval or authorization for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give official approval or authorization for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪn ɔːf ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My wife won't sign off on buying a motorcycle until I prove I can handle a bicycle without training wheels.
- The CEO finally signed off on the project after three months of presentations.
- I need my doctor to sign off on my gym membership so I can blame someone else when I don't go.
sign off on
VERB[/saɪn ɔːf ɑːn/]
to give official approval or authorization for something
💡 Concept
The director finally signs off on the new building blueprint.
🎵 Rhyme
She reads every line, then signs off fine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/saɪn ɔːf ɑːn/
🇬🇧 UK/saɪn ɒf ɒn/
🌳Etymology
Rootsign
🎵Rhyme
linefineminewine
line
fine
mine
wine
🔗Collocations
sign off on the budget
sign off on the proposal
sign off on the contract
refuse to sign off on
need to sign off on
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My wife won't sign off on buying a motorcycle until I prove I can handle a bicycle without training wheels.”
“The CEO finally signed off on the project after three months of presentations.”
😄 Fun example
“I need my doctor to sign off on my gym membership so I can blame someone else when I don't go.”
“The board of directors must sign off on any major financial decisions.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
approveauthorizeendorsesanctionratify
Antonyms
rejectdisapproveveto
Related
sign upsign inapprovalauthorizationclearance
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