sendoff

See also: send off and send-off

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    Deverbal from send off.

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    Noun

    sendoff (plural sendoffs)

    1. A demonstration of affection and well-wishing to someone leaving a place or group to begin a new undertaking; a farewell.
    2. A party for an colleague who is leaving; a farewell party.
      We had a sendoff for our departing colleague as he left for a new job.
    3. A memorial service or funeral.
    4. Alternative form of send-off (“type of sports penalty”).
    5. Synonym of send away.

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