desist vs sign off

desist

verb
  • To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from). 

sign off

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

  • 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. 

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

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