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see off

/siː ɒf/

[/siː ɒf/]

say goodbye at departure

Intermediateverb

Definition

To go to a station or airport to say goodbye to someone who is leaving.

Example

We went to the airport to see her off.

We went to the airport to see her off.

Etymology

From 'see' plus 'off', accompanying someone as they depart.

How & Where It’s Used

Common at farewells and departures.

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