Phrasal verb
sign off on
To formally approve or authorize something, often by signing a document.
Meanings
To give official approval or authorization to a plan, document, or project.
Definition
When you 'sign off on' something, you give it your official approval or authorization. This often involves putting your signature on a document to indicate that you agree with or have sanctioned it. It signifies the final stage of approval before a task, project, or plan can proceed.
Examples
- The project manager needs to sign off on all major changes before they are implemented.
- Has the client signed off on the final design specifications yet, or are they still reviewing them?
- She wouldn't sign off on the marketing budget until every expense was justified.
- After a thorough discussion, the committee unanimously signed off on the new policy.
- My supervisor asked me to sign off on the quality control report before sending it to headquarters.
Common mistake
A common mistake is confusing 'sign off on' (to approve) with 'sign off' (to end a communication or a work shift).