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

On a recent day in mid-September, mourners huddled outside a Johannesburg, South Africa, cathedral in anticipation of a private send-off.

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China held a send-off ceremony on Friday for a new crew of astronauts set to depart for its space station, including its youngest "taikonaut" and four lab mice.

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He got a tremendous regular-season send-off from fans at Dodger Stadium.

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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.

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

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