sound off

To talk loudly or strongly about your opinions, often in an annoying way.

• He loves to sound off about politics.
• She sounded off at the meeting about unfair rules.
• Why are you always sounding off on taxes?

How to use it: sound off about/on something (He sounded off about the price of fuel.)

Similar words: rant, hold forth

Common phrases: sound off about something, sound off on politics

To speak loudly when asked, so that others can hear or receive your answer.

• Sound off so we can hear you.
• The instructor told us to sound off with our answers.
• When I call your name, sound off loudly.

How to use it: sound off with something (Sound off with your answers so everyone can hear.)

Similar words: speak up, call out

Common phrases: sound off loudly, sound off with something

To call out to confirm that you are present or that a task is complete.

• Sound off when you are ready.
• The soldiers sounded off to confirm they were all present.
• Each crew member sounded off after completing the safety check.

How to use it: sound off when… (Sound off when your equipment check is complete.); sound off with something (Each soldier sounded off with their number.)

Similar words: report, check in

Common phrases: sound off when ready, sound off by number