sign-offs
Ways to conclude
Sign-offs are the closing words or phrases that end a message, broadcast, or communication.
In letters and emails, sign-offs like "Sincerely" or "Best regards" precede the signature.
In broadcasting, a sign-off marks the end of transmission: The late-night host's sign-off became his trademark.
The term also covers any formal conclusion or approval: We're waiting on final sign-offs from legal.
With genuine feeling
- regardsGood wishes sent
- best wishesFriendly parting expression
- warm regardsAffectionate epistolary farewell
- yours trulyHumble self-reference
respectfully · cordially · fondly · cheers · best · warmly · kind regards · yours faithfully
Departing salutation
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- partingAct of leaving another
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
au revoir · sayonara · bon voyage · adios · cheerio · ciao · so long · toodle-oo
Concluding summary or review
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- finalizationAct of completing something
- completionAct of finishing
- endingFinal portion of something
wind-up · finishing · final remarks · closing statement · last words · parting words · final thoughts · endnote
Radio farewell phrase
- this isDemonstrative plus verb
- goodnightEvening parting word
- until next timeTemporary goodbye phrase
- tune inAccess a broadcast
stay tuned · that's a wrap · roger · copy that · clear · out
Favorable opinion given
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- countersignReply to a watchword
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
go-ahead · green light · ratification · sanction · consent · permission · stamp · initialing
sincerely
With genuine feeling
- regardsGood wishes sent
- best wishesFriendly parting expression
- warm regardsAffectionate epistolary farewell
yours truly · respectfully · cordially · fondly · cheers · best · warmly · kind regards · yours faithfully · affectionately
goodbye
Departing salutation
leave-taking · au revoir · sayonara · bon voyage · adios · cheerio · ciao · so long · toodle-oo · later
wrap-up
Concluding summary or review
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- finalizationAct of completing something
- completionAct of finishing
ending · wind-up · finishing · final remarks · closing statement · last words · parting words · final thoughts · endnote · postscript
over and out
Radio farewell phrase
- this isDemonstrative plus verb
- goodnightEvening parting word
- until next timeTemporary goodbye phrase
tune in · stay tuned · that's a wrap · roger · copy that · clear · out
approval
Favorable opinion given
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- countersignReply to a watchword
- authorizationFormal permission granted
clearance · go-ahead · green light · ratification · sanction · consent · permission · stamp · initialing · certification
- bureaucracybureaucracy, bureaucrat, bureaucrats, red tape, civil service
- productivityproductivity, prioritization, finishing, output, wrapping up
- workplace etiquetteemail etiquette, punctuality, handshakes, greetings, introductions
- agency workclient meetings, client relations, client work, briefs, pitches
- netiquetteread receipts, ghosting, emoji use, typing indicator, privacy settings
- oversightoversight committees, oversight board, review, auditors, supervisor
sign-offsgreetings
Expressions upon meeting
openings · salutations · openers · introductions · opening lines
sign-offswelcomes
Receives with hospitality
sign-ons · check-ins · initiations · commencements · kick-offs
sign-offssubmissions
Items offered for consideration
proposals · requests · sign-ons · initiations · applications
off, sign, signal, resign, assignment, signature, signed, resignation, designate