Send-off (Noun)
Meaning 1
A start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The crowd cheered as the starting gun provided a loud send-off for the marathon runners.
- The mayor gave a rousing speech to provide a send-off for the cyclists embarking on the cross-country tour.
- The fireworks display was a fitting send-off for the departing team as they headed to the championships.
- The band played a lively tune to give the hikers a festive send-off as they set out on their trek.
- The air horn blast served as a send-off for the rowing team as they pushed off from the dock and into the competition.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The team gave their departing coach a grand send-off, complete with a parade and a ceremony.
- The whole town turned out to give the young travelers a rousing send-off as they set off on their round-the-world journey.
- The company threw a big send-off party for the employees who were leaving to start their new business venture.
- The university held a special send-off ceremony for the graduating class, complete with speeches and awards.
- The family gathered at the airport to give their loved one a warm send-off as they departed for their new life abroad.