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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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
Although Murphy drew level again, O'Sullivan produced further breaks of 89 and 76 to see off his fellow Englishman and advance to his 150th ranking quarter-final.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
India were also boosted by two sensational catches by Axar Patel, first to dismiss Harry Brook and then a relay effort to see off Will Jacks, but England will rue a crucial drop by Brook.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
In his opening match, Draper had enough quality to see off Halys.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
They came to see off their good friend Roz.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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