send off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To send; to dispatch.
  2. Synonym of send away (“to dispatch orders to a place for something to be delivered”).
  3. To emit; to emanate.
  4. To show someone a red card, and dismiss them from the playing area.
  5. To provide a celebration for someone who is leaving; give a sendoff.
  6. A way of celebrating a batsman's wicket usually with some hand gestures that can result in paying a fine.
noun
  1. Alternative form of sendoff.
  2. farewell party
  3. funeral or memorial service
  4. Alternative form of send-off.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-send off.wav

Word forms

send off sends off sending off sent off send offs

Synonyms

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