see off
verb
saw off; seen off; seeing off; sees off
1
: to go to an airport, train station, etc., with (someone who is leaving) in order to say goodbye
She saw her son off at the train station.
2
British
: to chase or force (someone) away from a place
The police finally saw them off.
3
British
: to defeat or stop (an enemy, opponent, etc.)
They saw off the opposition.
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Nigeria beat Greece to top the group and Bulgaria saw off an Argentina team missing the legendary Diego Maradona, who had sensationally failed a doping test.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
That record comfortably sees off the two defining players of the 21st century, overtaking Lionel Messi’s 13 goals (scored across 26 games) and Cristiano Ronaldo’s eight goals (scored across 22 games).
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Vessels are seen off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026.
—Sam Meredith,justina Lee,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
That record comfortably sees off the two defining players of the 21st century, overtaking Lionel Messi’s 13 goals (scored across 26 games) and Cristiano Ronaldo’s eight goals (scored across 22 games).
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Vessels are seen off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026.
—Sam Meredith,justina Lee,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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“See off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20off. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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