see off
Britishverb
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to be present at the departure of (a person making a journey)
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informal to cause to leave or depart, esp by force
Example Sentences
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They were held by Ghana, did enough to get past Panama 2-0, fell behind to DR Congo before advancing and dug deep to see off Mexico 3-2 with 10 men.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Sophie Ecclestone took a leaping catch to see off Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt and break an opening stand of 43, and took a second tough chance later to dismiss Sune Luus.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Andy Burnham believes he has the political charisma to save the Labour Party and see off Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
As the US and Iranian delegations left Pakistan, Munir was once again on the tarmac to see off the visitors.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
They came to see off their good friend Roz.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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