see off

verb

1. to be present at the departure of (a person making a journey)
2. informal.
   to cause to leave or depart, esp by force

Example Sentences

A clue perhaps to how he managed to stay the course and see off one of Africa's most successful political parties.

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If they don't see off Motherwell then the toxicity is going to hit a new high.

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It was made in August to see off the threat of bin strikes in many council areas.

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He had to see off two break points in the 12th game, showing his joy and relief by falling to his back on the court when Khachanov put a lob wide on championship point.

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The latest pay offer - an increase of either 3.6% or £1,292 - was made in August to see off the threat of bin strikes and it was accepted by GMB and Unite but not Unison, the biggest council union.

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