See off

verb

To go with someone to a departure point to say goodbye.

I'll see you off at the airport tomorrow morning.
Visual representation of "see off" - to go with someone to a departure point to say goodbye

Often appears as...

  • see off at the airport
  • see off at the train station
verb

To manage to resist or get rid of something.

She managed to see off a cold just in time for her performance.
Visual representation of "see off" - to manage to resist or get rid of something

Often appears as...

  • see off a cold
  • see off a threat
verb

Defeat an opponent.

Our team managed to see off their rivals in a thrilling match.
Visual representation of "see off" - defeat an opponent

Often appears as...

  • see off a competitor
  • see off a rival
verb

To go with someone to a departure point to say goodbye.

I'll see you off at the airport tomorrow morning.
Visual representation of "see off" - to go with someone to a departure point to say goodbye

Often appears as...

  • see off at the airport
  • see off at the train station
verb

To manage to resist or get rid of something.

She managed to see off a cold just in time for her performance.
Visual representation of "see off" - to manage to resist or get rid of something

Often appears as...

  • see off a cold
  • see off a threat
verb

Defeat an opponent.

Our team managed to see off their rivals in a thrilling match.
Visual representation of "see off" - defeat an opponent

Often appears as...

  • see off a competitor
  • see off a rival
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "see off"
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Physical Presence

‘See off’ implies going with someone physically, not just saying goodbye from afar.

Illustration for Physical Presence
I went to his house to see him off on his journey.
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Not a Farewell Party

‘See off’ is more personal and less formal than a farewell party; it's usually a smaller, intimate group.

Illustration for Not a Farewell Party
The family gathered to see off their daughter as she left for college.
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Emotional Moment

Seeing someone off can be emotional; it often signifies an important change or long separation.

Illustration for Emotional Moment
Tears were shed as they saw their friend off to the army.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Presence

‘See off’ implies going with someone physically, not just saying goodbye from afar.

Illustration for Physical Presence
I went to his house to see him off on his journey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Farewell Party

‘See off’ is more personal and less formal than a farewell party; it's usually a smaller, intimate group.

Illustration for Not a Farewell Party
The family gathered to see off their daughter as she left for college.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Moment

Seeing someone off can be emotional; it often signifies an important change or long separation.

Illustration for Emotional Moment
Tears were shed as they saw their friend off to the army.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Presence

‘See off’ implies going with someone physically, not just saying goodbye from afar.

Illustration for Physical Presence
I went to his house to see him off on his journey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Farewell Party

‘See off’ is more personal and less formal than a farewell party; it's usually a smaller, intimate group.

Illustration for Not a Farewell Party
The family gathered to see off their daughter as she left for college.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Moment

Seeing someone off can be emotional; it often signifies an important change or long separation.

Illustration for Emotional Moment
Tears were shed as they saw their friend off to the army.
Visual representation of the word "See off"

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