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send-off

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A penalty for a serious infraction of the rules in which the player is ordered to leave for the rest of the game; red card

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of sendoff.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bon voyage

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: farewell, word of farewell

4

noun

Meaning 4

a start given to contestants

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I was there with my parents at the kickoff

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kickoff, start-off

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: start

History

Etymology

Deverbal from send off.