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/
Korean meaning: 공식적으로 승인하다, 허가하다
Korean pronunciation: **사인** 오프 온
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
The director finally signs off on the new building blueprint.
She reads every line, then signs off fine!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 사무적 용어에서 발전. 문서에 서명(sign)을 하여 완료(off)하고 책임(on)을 지는 의미가 결합되어 '공식 승인'이라는 뜻으로 굳어졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The board of directors must sign off on any major financial decisions.”
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