Akademik

send-off

noun

1. an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture (Freq. 1)

• Syn: ↑bon voyage

• Derivationally related forms: ↑send off

• Hypernyms: ↑farewell, ↑word of farewell

2. a start given to contestants

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I was there with my parents at the kickoff

• Syn: ↑kickoff, ↑start-off

• Derivationally related forms: ↑kick off (for: ↑kickoff)

• Hypernyms: ↑start

Useful english dictionary. 2012.