sign off (on)

verb

Definition of sign off (on)next
as in to initial

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  1. initial
  2. sign
  3. bless
  4. enable
  5. permit
  6. sanctify
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  • The serial numbers on those seals are written on a form that is then initialed by the chief inspector and a member of the Board of Absentee Canvassers.
    Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
  • When those match, it’s marked approved the approver initials the envelope.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of initial
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  • With two young daughters at home, he’s put down roots in Chicago, having signed a two-year contract over the summer.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Local news reported that Swift visited with patients for at least an hour, signing books and even singing with them.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sign
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  • May God continue to bless her in good health, love and joy!
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bless
Verb
  • This organic growth has enabled the company to scale without relying on traditional advertising.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The discovery was enabled by a citizen science website called Happywhale.com that allows professional biologists and casual whale watchers alike to upload photographs of a whale’s tale, also known as its fluke.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enable
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  • What’s the power of a home that doesn’t need permitting?
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The opposition The North Dakota Public Service Commission opted to permit route construction in November, cautioning Summit to avoid turning to eminent domain, which is the government’s right to take private property for public use, to begin building.
    Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of permit
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  • The priest at the church, which had been sanctified by the recent arrival of some saintly relics from Rome, tried talking to the demon living in the girl’s body.
    Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If Saturday’s game likely won’t be as low-scoring affair as the one Rice sanctified 100 years ago, both offenses may be in for a long day; having given up just 10.3 points per game this season, Army boasts the game’s second-stingiest D, while the Irish are No. 3 (11.4).
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of sanctify
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