sign out

verb

signed out; signing out; signs out

intransitive verb

: to indicate departure by signing a register

transitive verb

: to record or approve the release or departure of
signed out the library books for a week
sign-out noun or adjective

Examples of sign out in a Sentence

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The Elantra was a rental and had been signed out to Santana Evans on the night of this break-in, the affidavit said. David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025 The remodel also saw the overhaul of the front entry and administration offices, new exterior surfaces, solar panels, and a new school sign out front. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin signs out after delivering a dazzling performance at the top of the show. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Lebanon: Construction is also underway on South Hartmann Drive near the Home Depot, and that includes a finished In-N-Out sign out front. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sign out

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of sign out was in 1903

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“Sign out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sign out

verb
1
: to make a record of one's departure
have to sign out before getting off-line
2
: to record or approve the release or departure of
signed out the library books
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