come to a standstill vs sign off

come to a standstill

sign off

noun
  • The closing of a radio or television station's studios and cessation of the broadcasting signal, usually overnight. 

verb
  • to give one's official approval to something for which it is needed 

  • To log off; to stop using a computer, radio, etc., especially to stop talking. 

  • To cease broadcasting a radio or television signal, usually at the end of a broadcasting day. 

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