send off

/ˈsɛnd ˌɔf/
noun
  1. A gathering or event to wish someone well as they begin a journey or new chapter in life.
    • The team gave their retiring coach a warm send-off with speeches and gifts.
    • We had a small send-off at the airport before my brother left for college.
    • The office threw a big send-off party for Maria before she moved abroad.
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