Meaning of the word "see off" in English

What does "see off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

see off

US /siː ˈɔːf/

UK /siː ˈɔːf/

to say goodbye to someone who is leaving, for example at an airport or station

Example:

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We went to the airport to see them off.

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My parents came to see me off at the train station.

Synonym:

farewell send off bid farewell to

to defeat an opponent in a competition

Example:

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The team managed to see off their rivals in the final match.

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They will need to see off strong competition to win the championship.

Synonym:

defeat overcome vanquish conquer rout

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