send off
sɛnd ɔf
sent off
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Definition of send off - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
logisticsdispatch something to a destination
  • She decided to send off the package early in the morning..
dispatch send
2.
sportsexpel a player from a game
  • The referee had to send off the player for aggressive behavior..
dismiss eject
3.
energyemit or emanate something
  • The machine started to send off a strange noise.
4.
farewellUKorganize a farewell event for someone leavingUK
  • We decided to send off our colleague with a party.
farewell see off
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Expressions with send

send aroundv.
forward information or items to others
He decided to send around the email to his team.
send downv.
move something from higher to lower place
The crane will send down the materials.
send flyingv.
cause something to move through the air quickly
The strong wind sent the papers flying.
send inv.
deliver something by mail or courier
Please send in your application by Friday.
send one's lovev.
convey affection to someone on behalf of another
She asked me to send her love to you.
send away forv.
request an item by mail or online
She decided to send away for the catalog.

Terms related to send off

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consignconveydeliverforwardmailshiptransmittransportbanishmentdisqualificationexclusionexpulsion

Terms with send off included in their meaning

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dispatchv.
transportation
send off to a destination quickly
red cardv.
sports penalty
send a player off by showing a penalty card
dismissv.
sports
send a player off the field in sports
despatchv.
communication
send off to a destination or for a purpose

Examples of send off in a sentence

  • They send off the invitations last week.
  • The coach decided to send off the player for a foul.
  • He was sent off after receiving a red card.
  • The vents send off a burst of warm air.
  • Burning plastic can send off toxic fumes.
  • They planned to send off the retiring teacher with a dinner.

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  1. French:envoyer, expulser, ...
  2. German:abschicken, vom Platz stellen, ...
  3. Italian:spedire, espellere, ...
  4. Spanish:mandar, expulsar, ...
  5. Portuguese:enviar, expulsar, ...
  6. Chinese:寄出, 罚下, ...
  7. Japanese:送る, 退場させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أرسَلَ, طَرَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹחַ, לְהַרְחִיק, ...
  10. Russian:отправить, выгнать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відправити, вилучити, ...
  12. Hindi:भेजना, निकालना, ...
send-off
sɛnd ɒf

Definition of send-off - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
farewell partyfarewell event for someone leaving
  • We organized a send-off for her last day.
farewell goodbye
2.
referee decisionpenalty where a player leaves the game
  • He received a send-off for the foul play.
dismissal ejection expulsion
3.
match restartRarekick, hit, or throw that sends a ball into play in sportsRare
  • The match began with an energetic send-off from the midfield..
start
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Expressions with send-off

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give a send-offv.
organize a farewell event for someone leaving
We will give a send-off for her retirement.
give someone a send-offv.
organize or perform a farewell for someone leaving
We gave her a send-off before she moved abroad.
good send-offn.
positive farewell event or gesture for someone leaving
We gave her a good send-off at the party.

Expressions with send

send aroundv.
forward information or items to others
He decided to send around the email to his team.
send downv.
move something from higher to lower place
The crane will send down the materials.
send flyingv.
cause something to move through the air quickly
The strong wind sent the papers flying.
send inv.
deliver something by mail or courier
Please send in your application by Friday.
send one's lovev.
convey affection to someone on behalf of another
She asked me to send her love to you.
send away forv.
request an item by mail or online
She decided to send away for the catalog.

Origin of send-off

English, send + off

Terms related to send-off

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sendsendersendingsentcelebrationceremonyeventfunctiongatheringoccasionpartyreception

Examples of send-off in a sentence

  • The send-off included speeches and a farewell dinner.
  • The referee issued a send-off after the dangerous tackle.
  • A send-off was given for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • His powerful send-off set the tone for the game.
  • The team's strategy relied on a strong send-off.

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  1. French:pot de départ, renvoi, ...
  2. German:Abschied, Platzverweis, ...
  3. Italian:saluto, cartellino rosso, ...
  4. Spanish:despedida, expulsión, ...
  5. Portuguese:despedida, expulsão, ...
  6. Chinese:送别会, 红牌罚下, ...
  7. Japanese:送別会, 退場, ...
  8. Arabic:حفل وداع, طَرْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסִבַּת פְּרִידָה, הַרְחָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:прощальный вечер, удаление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прощання, видалення, ...
  12. Hindi:विदाई समारोह, सेंड-ऑफ, ...
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