see off

US /siː ˈɔːf/

UK /siː ˈɔːf/

1.

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

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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.

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farewell send off bid farewell to

2.

to defeat an opponent in a competition

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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.

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defeat overcome vanquish conquer rout

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see see to see in off off and on see-through see about