Over And Out: Meaning in Hindi & English

What is “over and out”?

“Over and out” is a phrase used to indicate the end of a conversation or transmission, especially on radio or walkie-talkie devices. It is a combination of two contrasting phrases that signal different actions to be taken: “over” signals the end of one person’s speaking turn, while “out” signals the end of the entire conversation.

Usage of “over and out”?

“Over and out” is used in situations where communication is taking place over distance or over devices such as radios, telephones or walkie-talkies. It is often used in military or emergency situations where clear communication is crucial and efficient communication protocols are needed. The phrase indicates the end of one person’s turn to speak and the end of the entire conversation.

Examples of “over and out” in a sentence in English and Its meaning in Hindi:

1. “Copy that, over.” “Roger that, out.” (अधिक नकेरे नहीं।, “Copy that, over.” “Roger that, out.”)
   Meaning: The first speaker acknowledges receipt of information and declares the end of their speaking turn, while the second speaker acknowledges receipt of that declaration and ends the conversation.
2. “Unit 1, do you copy? Over.” “I copy you, over and out.” ( “यूनिट 1, क्या आप समझे? ओवर।” “मैं आपको समझता हूँ, ओवर अवंड आउट।”)
   Meaning: The first speaker requests confirmation of communication, while the second speaker confirms receipt of the request and indicates the end of the conversation.
3. “This is control tower, mayday mayday mayday. Can anyone hear me? Over.” “Control tower, this is Flight 123. We hear you loud and clear. Over and out.” (“यह नियंत्रण टावर है, मेडे मेडे मेडे। कोई मुझे सुन रहा है? ओवर।” “नियंत्रण टावर, यह फ्लाइट 123 है। हम आपको ध्यान से सुन रहे हैं। ओवर एंड आउट।”)
   Meaning: The control tower signals an emergency and seeks assistance, while Flight 123 confirms receipt of the transmission and indicates the end of the conversation.

How to Respond to “over and out”?

If someone says “Over and out,” it is customary to respond with a confirmation that the conversation has ended, such as “Copy that, out” or “Roger that, over.” It is important to remember that this phrase is specific to communication over distance or devices and may not be appropriate in other contexts.

Translating “over and out” into Hindi

In Hindi, a similar phrase that can be used to end a conversation is “अंतस्तंभ” (Antastambh), which means “end of line.” However, there is no direct translation for “over and out,” as it is a specific phrase used in communication protocols.

हिंदी में, एक बातचीत को समाप्त करने के लिए एक समान वाक्य “अंतस्तंभ” (Antastambh) हो सकता है, जो “लाइन का अंत” का अर्थ होता है। हालांकि, “over and out” का कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं है, क्योंकि यह संचार नियमों में उपयोग होने वाला एक विशिष्ट वाक्य है।