sendoff
Britishnoun
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a demonstration of good wishes to a person about to set off on a journey, new career, etc
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a start, esp an auspicious one, to a venture
verb
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to cause to depart; despatch
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sport (of the referee) to dismiss (a player) from the field of play for some offence
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informal to give a sendoff to
Example Sentences
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As a sendoff into your Friday night, might we recommend:
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
If you’re leaving family and friends behind, don’t expect a festive sendoff.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The finale also outperformed standard weeknight late-night competition by a wide margin, turning the sendoff into a notable ratings moment rather than a collapse.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
Seahawks fans, known as the 12s for their role as an extra game influencer beyond the 11 players on the field, chanted the team's name as they delivered a parade sendoff.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
This narrative opened with a storm, the hurricane Donna, far and away the greatest sendoff an expedition ever had and I thought at the time a little overboard.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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