over and out
Radio conversation ender
Over and out is radio communication jargon signaling the end of a transmission and conversation—combining "over" (I'm done speaking, your turn) with "out" (this exchange is finished).
In strict radio protocol, the phrase is redundant since you wouldn't invite a response while signing off.
In casual use, it's a playful way to end any exchange: Okay, I'll pick up milk. Over and out.
- ten-fourRadio confirmation phrase
- walkie-talkiePortable handheld radio transceiver
- roger thatRadio confirmation phrase
- signing offEnding a broadcast
- sign-offFormal ending gesture
that's a wrap · signal · CB radio · good buddy · farewell · radio silence · see ya · catch you later · transmission · bye · adieu · call · click · take care · conclusion · goodbye · closure · curtain call
- farewellsgoodbye, farewell, bye, adieu, bye-bye
- goodbyesgoodbye, bye, bye-bye, see ya, byebye
- military signalsflag signals, salute, hand salute, signalman, signaler
- military slangFUBAR, hoorah, devil dog, SNAFU, GI
- police radio10-4, APB, BOLO, copy, copy that
- radio lingoroger, copy, 10-4, ten-four, affirmative
over and outcontinuing
Going on without stopping
standing by · ongoing · in progress · go ahead · over
over, outside, out, outfit, outer, overcome, outcome, outrage, overflow