send-off
|send-off|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsɛndˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɛndˌɒf/
farewell event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'send-off' originates from the English words 'send' and 'off,' where 'send' meant 'to cause to go' and 'off' indicated 'away or departure.'
Historical Evolution
'send-off' evolved from the combination of 'send' and 'off' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English term 'send-off.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send someone away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a farewell event.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a celebratory event or gathering held to honor someone who is leaving or departing.
We organized a grand send-off for our retiring colleague.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45