verb (used without object), un·quot·ed, un·quot·ing.
- to close a quotation (often used with the word quote, which notes the opening of the quotation): The senator said, quote, I am unalterably opposed to this policy, unquote.
interjection
- an expression used parenthetically to indicate that the preceding quotation is finished
verb
- to close (a quotation), esp in printing
v.1935, from un- (2) + quote (v.). Originally (obviously) in speaking; first written record is in a letter of e.e. cummings.