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, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase send off

Idioms and Phrases

see send away , def. 1.

Example Sentences

“I don’t,” she said in an interview after a send-off celebration at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm looking forward to what the rest of my career holds. I couldn't have wished for a better send-off. I'm so grateful. I hope everyone enjoyed that."

From BBC

She said dignitaries including the Macedonian president had given a great deal of time to ensure Salmond was given a send-off that "he so rightly deserved".

From BBC

Warner was given an emotional send-off in January this year after announcing the New Year's Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be his last.

From BBC

Though the concept itself is running out of gas, and it would be nice to free up Hardy to do other things, it’s a fitting send-off for the cheeky alien with the thousand-watt grin.

From Los Angeles Times

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