How to sign off in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingers of your dominant hand on your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand up and away from your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for off
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for off
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you in an "O" handshape. Then, change your handshape to an "F" handshape and slide your hand to the side.

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for off
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.
Dominant Handshape for off
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

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