see off

Verb

Meaning

To accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.
Many friends came to see me off.

(Britain) To defeat; to get rid of.
A salesman came to my door, but the dogs soon saw him off.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

send-off

Examples

I can’t imagine what fans will be saying should the Dark Blues fail to see off an Arbroath side yet to win in the league this term. Source: Internet

Last Tuesday at 3am, Gaines drove to Perth airport to see off a wave of staff leaving for a long stint in the Pilbara under Fortescue’s extended roster cycle. Source: Internet

Catterall is a big favourite to see off the 27-year-old Frenchman, 14-1, who is a relative unknown having not fought outside of his home country. Source: Internet

Ben Russell (below) also needed countback to see off Connor Ross in the junior section after both totalled 36 points. Source: Internet

VISITORS to this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, as well as locals of course, are invited to see off this year’s event with a gloriously scenic 5km walk. Source: Internet

There’s no quicker way to see off a succulent than to allow it to stand in damp soil. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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