English–German

“sign off” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌtsaɪ̯çnən/

Example

Der Chef zeichnet das Dokument ab.

The boss signs off on the document.

Illustration for abzeichnen (sign off)

How to say “sign off” in German

“Sign off” in German is abzeichnen.

A line is drawn out from a surface: on paper it marks approval, and in events an emerging outline becomes visible.

Full entry for abzeichnen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abzeichnen

Bevor die Auszahlung erfolgt, muss die Personalabteilung den Antrag abzeichnen.

Before the payment is made, the HR department must sign off on the application.

Tips for using abzeichnen

  • In the transitive use, "abzeichnen" is separable, so "Der Chef zeichnet das Dokument ab" places "ab" at the end; the reflexive use is "sich abzeichnen".

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