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SEND-OFF

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

bon voyage; send-off

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("send-off" is a kind of...):

farewell; word of farewell (an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting)

Derivation:

send off (transfer)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A start given to contestants

Example:

I was there with my parents at the kickoff

Synonyms:

kickoff; send-off; start-off

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("send-off" is a kind of...):

start (the beginning of anything)

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