: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The film gives the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) a send-off complete with his balloon beginning to lift off as a frantic Dorothy races toward it.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Staying true to the beach club vibe, the owners plan to use the final days as a send-off.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The Irishman believes there is no better send-off for John Cena.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
He was booed by a significant section of fans after announcing his plan to leave in May, but was ultimately given a warm send-off amid the Premier League title celebrations.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Staying true to the beach club vibe, the owners plan to use the final days as a send-off.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The Irishman believes there is no better send-off for John Cena.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
He was booed by a significant section of fans after announcing his plan to leave in May, but was ultimately given a warm send-off amid the Premier League title celebrations.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for send-off
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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