sign-out
|sign-out|
B1
/saɪn aʊt/
record departure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sign-out' originates from the English words 'sign' and 'out', where 'sign' meant 'to mark' and 'out' indicated 'exit'.
Historical Evolution
'sign' and 'out' were combined in modern English to form the term 'sign-out', used in both noun and verb forms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark one's exit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of recording one's departure from a location or system.
Please remember to complete the sign-out before leaving the office.
Synonyms
checkoutlog-off
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42