send-off

UK: /ˈsɛndɒf/ US: (send′ôf′, -of′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

ˈsend-ˌoff,  n. [countable]

1. a demonstration of good wishes for a person setting out on a new venture:
   The office gave their coworker a fine send-off at a nearby restaurant.
2. a start;
   impetus.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

send-off  (send′ôf′, -of′), n. 

1. a demonstration of good wishes for a person setting out on a trip, career, or other venture:
   They gave him a rousing send-off at the pier.
2. a start given to a person or thing.

• noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase send off 1855–60, American.