Meaning of the word unquote in English

What does unquote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unquote

US /ʌnˈkwoʊt/
UK /ʌnˈkwəʊt/

Exclamation

used to indicate the end of a direct quotation, often spoken aloud

Example:
He said, "I'll be there at 5 PM," unquote.
The exact words were, "This is unacceptable," unquote.