send-off
[send-awf, -of]
- 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.
- a start given to a person or thing.
Show More
Origin of send-off
1855–60, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase send off
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for send-off
Contemporary Examples
Margaret Thatcher is to be accorded a send-off filled with pomp and ceremony in London on Wednesday.
Thoughts on the inaugural speech, the send-off of the Bushes, and the strange karma of Dick Cheney in wheelchair.
Historical Examples
She smiled tenderly at the send-off, but "Addio, Annina, addio!"
Little Novels of ItalyMaurice Henry Hewlett
"Maybe he will give us a send-off to the coach," suggested Tom.
Left End EdwardsRalph Henry Barbour
The three regiments in garrison sent their bands to help our send-off.
A Soldier's LifeEdwin G. Rundle
All they know is that the newspapers have given your other story a send-off.
Old EbenezerOpie Read
"Still there's a different kind of a send-off to her, I was going to say," said Elmer.
Word Origin and History for send-off
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper