sound off
Third Person
sounds off
Present Participle
sounding off
Past Tense
sounded off
Past Participle
sounded off
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to express strong and often negative opinions about something, typically in a rude manner
- The coach sounded off in the locker room, motivating the team with a forceful and impassioned speech.
- He tends to sound off at meetings, making his strong opinions on the matter abundantly clear.
- The political activist sounded off during the rally, passionately expressing their views on social justice.
- During the heated discussion, he constantly sounded off, dominating the conversation with his viewpoints.
- The professor sounded off in the lecture hall, challenging students to think critically about the topic.
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to play three ceremonial chords before and after marching along a line of troops
- The marching band sounded the drums off, marking the beginning of the parade.
- During the military parade, the brass band expertly threw off a series of chords as they marched in perfect formation along the troops.
- The tradition of throwing off chords during the guard mount highlighted the regiment's commitment to precision and grandeur, setting the tone for the entire ceremonial event.
- In the midst of the elaborate military parade, the trumpeters proudly threw off chords, punctuating each step of the synchronized march with musical flair.
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(in military) to shout specific information, such as numbers or names, to confirm presence
- During the morning formation, each soldier threw off their assigned number to confirm their attendance.
- The sergeant instructed the recruits to throw off their names loudly to ensure everyone was present.
- As the roll call began, the soldiers threw off their designated call signs in unison.
- The commanding officer asked the troops to throw off their assigned numbers during the routine check.