send-off
nounUK /ˈsend ɒf/
US /ˈsend ɔːf/
A party or kind moment when people say goodbye to someone who is leaving.
We had a big send-off at the airport before Grandma flew home.
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2. A start or beginning of something, like a race or an event.
The whistle was the send-off for the big race.
3. Words or actions that make fun of someone in a teasing way.
The older kids gave him a cheeky send-off about his new haircut.
4. A formal start given to a project or journey.
The mayor gave the team a warm send-off as they began their trip.