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Sound Off (Verb)

Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Residents sound off about the city's new tax plans, citing increased economic strain on low-income families.
At the public forum, many attendees sound off about poor air quality in the city and proposed changes.
Workers at the factory sound off about wages, working hours, and hazardous conditions on the job.
She took to social media to sound off about the unfair customer service she experienced at the store.
Many parents sound off about strict school rules, saying that they stifle creativity and individuality.

Start playing; "The musicians struck up a tune".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The orchestra sound off with a dramatic flourish of trumpets and drums, signaling the start of the performance.
As the lights dimmed in the theater, the band sound off with the familiar opening notes of the musical.
With a final nod from the conductor, the musicians sound off in perfect unison, filling the concert hall with a joyful melody.
The jazz ensemble sound off with an improvised solo, weaving together intricate patterns of sound and rhythm.
As the crowd cheered in anticipation, the rock band sound off with the opening chords of their hit single.

Express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician was known for not sound_off on controversial topics until after careful consideration.
At the town hall meeting residents were encouraged to sound_off on the new development project.
During the discussion the normally timid employee decided to sound_off and share her honest opinion.
The famous activist uses her social media platform to sound_off on issues affecting women's rights.
In the anonymous survey respondents felt comfortable enough to sound_off about their dissatisfaction with the company's management.