Send-off
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Send-off is a noun meaning (sports) A penalty for a serious infraction of the rules in which the player is ordered to leave for the rest of the game; red card.
Meaning
(sports) A penalty for a serious infraction of the rules in which the player is ordered to leave for the rest of the game; red card.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of sendoff.
Example Sentences
A great send-off at the station for Stanley.
In that coast of send-offs and farewells, how did one more send-off matter?
The medicine man gave the faithful animal a proper send-off into its next spiritual world.
Some of the players tried to heavy or sweet-talk the referee into reversing his decision, even as the threat of a send-off loomed.
Word Forms
- send-offs
Synonyms for send-off
Depending on context, synonyms include kickoff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kickoff, farewell, sending-off, red card, penalty, booking.
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