sound off
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm sick of his sounding off about how he thinks this country should be run!
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
Command instructing a person to speak up or acknowledge something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Command instructing a person to confirm that they are present or that some other objective has been met.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sound off” mean?
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
Is “sound off” formal or informal?
sound off is generally informal.