send-off

[send-awf, -of]

noun

1. a demonstration of good wishes for a person setting out on a trip, career, or other venture.

   They gave him a rousing send-off at the pier.

2. a start given to a person or thing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of send off¹

1855–60, noun use of verb phrase send off

Idioms and Phrases

see send away, def. 1.

Example Sentences

Following his death, Ozzy was given an emotional send-off as his coffin took a final journey through his home city, watched on by thousands of fans who chanted his name.

From BBC

"We couldn't have wished for a better send-off after all this time."

From BBC

They knew this could be his Dodger Stadium send-off, a sentimental opportunity to say thank you for all he accomplished and all he endured.

From Los Angeles Times

After an emotional send-off from the club which brought boss Pep Guardiola to tears, the midfielder will be given a hero's welcome on Thursday as he returns to a place he describes as "home".

From BBC

The launch began unusually, with Roy's brother taking the stage for a musical send-off - opening with the Beatles' Let It Be before sliding into Pink Floyd's Mother.

From BBC

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