sign out

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To sign one's name as an indication that one is leaving some location; to take some action to indicate one is leaving a secured program or web page on a computer.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He was the last person to sign out of the building that night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To remove (something) and take (it) into one's possession, having registered or signed for it in some way as a record of possession and a promise to return it (e.g., by your signature or log-in credentials).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To signal.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sign out” mean?

To sign one's name as an indication that one is leaving some location; to take some action to indicate one is leaving a secured program or web page on a computer.

Is “sign out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.