sign off

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. despedirse
The news anchor gave his last report of the evening and signed off.El presentador de noticias dio su último reporte de la noche y se despidió.
b. cerrar la transmisión
This is Johnny Smith, signing off. Be sure to tune in tomorrow.Soy Johnny Smith, cerrando la transmisión. Asegúrense de sintonizar mañana.
a. despedirse
My professor was offended because I didn't use a formal salutation when I signed off on my letter.Mi profesor se ofendió porque no usé un saludo formal cuando me despedí en mi carta.
3. (to stop receiving unemployment benefits)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. darse de baja
You'll get fined if the government finds out you found a job and haven't signed off.Recibirás una multa si el gobierno descubre que encontraste trabajo y no te diste de baja.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to approve; used with "on")
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. firmar
I asked my boss to sign off on my timesheet at the end of the week.Le pedí a mi jefe que firmara mi hoja de asistencia al fin de la semana.
a. cerrar sesión
I forgot to sign off, and my friends had access to my email.Se me olvidó cerrar sesión, y mis amigos tuvieron acceso a mi correo electrónico.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
6. (to declare too ill for work)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. dar la baja
Unless a doctor signs you off, you'll have to come to the office today.A menos que un doctor te dé la baja, tendrás que venir a la oficina hoy.
7. (to approve)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. firmar
Send your articles to the editor so he can sign them off before we publish them.Manda tus artículos al editor para que pueda firmarlos antes de que los publiquemos.
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