Meaning of the word "send off" in English

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

send off

US /ˈsend ɔːf/

UK /ˈsend ɔːf/

to cause or order to go away

Example:

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They decided to send off the old furniture to a charity.

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The company will send off the package tomorrow.

Synonym:

dispatch forward mail post ship

to dismiss a player from a game, typically with a red card, due to a serious foul or misconduct

Example:

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The referee had to send off the player for a dangerous tackle.

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He was sent off in the first half.

Synonym:

dismiss eject expel red-card

a formal farewell or departure, especially for someone going on a journey or retiring

Example:

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The team gave their coach a grand send-off before he retired.

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We had a lovely send-off at the airport.

Synonym:

farewell departure bon voyage

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