English noun: send-off | |||
1. | send-off (communication) an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture | ||
Synonyms | bon voyage | ||
Broader (hypernym) | farewell, word of farewell | ||
2. | send-off (event) a start given to contestants | ||
Samples | I was there with my parents at the kickoff. | ||
Synonyms | kickoff, start-off | ||
Broader (hypernym) | start | ||