send-off

noun
UK: /ˈsend.ɒf/
US: /ˈsend.ɑːf/

  1. A party or gathering to say goodbye to someone who is leaving.

    1. We had a big send-off for John when he retired so young.
    2. The company is planning a huge send-off to celebrate Sarah's last day after 20 years, acknowledging her immense contributions.

  2. The act of sending someone away or helping them to start a journey.

    1. The athlete got a great send-off from the crowd yesterday.
    2. The team received a spirited send-off as they departed for the international championships, fueled by the crowd's enthusiasm.

Synonyms

farewell departure goodbye valediction
send-off transitive-verb

  1. To give someone a farewell party or celebration.

    1. We'll send her off with a nice dinner next week.
    2. The community plans to send off the volunteers with a heartfelt appreciation ceremony, recognizing their dedication.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "send-off" in English means: A party or gathering to say goodbye to someone who is leaving., The act of sending someone away or helping them to start a journey..

The phonetic transcription of "send-off" is /ˈsend.ɒf/ in British English and /ˈsend.ɑːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "send-off": farewell, departure, goodbye, valediction.

Example usage of "send-off": "We had a big send-off for John when he retired so young.". More examples on the page.