S4. (it is) safe to say that ~ / seek / sign off on sth

1. It is safe to say that ~ 

: used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say

: The phrase "It is safe to say that" is used to introduce a statement that the speaker believes to be true or accurate, often based on available evidence or general consensus. It's a way of expressing confidence in the validity of what is about to be said, without being overly assertive. 

ex) I think it is safe to say that the crisis is now over.

ex) In terms of scale, it is safe to say that never in history has economic integration involved so many people. 

ex) Based on the quarterly sales figures and current market trends, it is safe to say that our new product line has been a success. 
ex) Given the positive feedback from our recent customer survey, it is safe to say that our customer service improvements have been well-received.

ex) With the recent regulatory changes in our industry, it is safe to say that we need to revise our compliance strategy.

ex) Considering our steady growth in revenue over the past year, it is safe to say that our business expansion strategy is working effectively.

 

2. seek
: to try to achieve or get sth, try to obtain it
: try to find, locate or discover

: If you seek sb's help or advice, you contact them in order to ask for it
: if you seek to do sth, you try to do it.

ex) We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership.
ex) The developer is currently seeking funding for the project.
ex) Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. 
ex) Choosing the best software tool to eliminate computer viruses is rarely simple, so it is important to seek expert advice.
ex) Patterson Products continually seeks innovative ways of meeting changing consumer demand. 
ex) I am seeking advice on the matter.

ex) An exhaustive exercise that seeks to define who will be the league's best player.
ex) They quickly sought to distance themselves from the protesters. 
ex) We seek to improve relations between our two countries.
ex) Local schools are seeking to reduce the dropout rate.

 

3. sign off on sth

: to express your approval of sth formally and definitely
: to formally approve or agree to something
: The phrase "sign off on" typically means to give official approval or authorization for something, often after a review or evaluation. It implies that the person who "signs off" has the authority or responsibility to approve the matter in question. This can be used in various contexts, such as in business for approving projects, in administration for endorsing documents, or in any scenario where formal consent or approval is required.
 + In the context of Customs or government agencies, "sign off on" refers to the process of an official giving their approval or clearance for certain actions or documents. For example, a customs official may need to "sign off on" imported goods  to confirm they comply with regulations, or a government official might "sign off on" a permit or license application after verifying that all requirements have been met.

ex) The CEO personally signs off on every senior promotion.

ex) The president hasn't signed off on this report.

ex) "I need my boss to sign off on this project." means I need my boss's approval. I need his signature or a verbal yes to continue doing something.
ex) We can't start building until the city planner signs off on our construction plans.
ex) Our visa applications are pending until an embassy official signs off on them.
ex) The CEO needs to sign off on the new marketing strategy before we can launch the campaign.
ex) I've completed the report, but it can't be published until my supervisor signs off on it.