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send–off
noun \ˈsend-ˌȯf\
: an occasion when people gather together to say goodbye to someone who is leaving
Full Definition of SEND-OFF
: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (as a trip)
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First Known Use of SEND-OFF
1872
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