How to Pronounce "send off"
expression
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈɔf
SEND-awf
sˈɛnd/ /ˈɒf
SEND-of
Definition
To say goodbye to someone who is leaving, often in a special or formal way. It can also mean to cause someone to leave, such as a player being removed from a game for breaking the rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈɔf
British English
sˈɛnd/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEND-awf
UK
SEND-of
Listen in Context
We threw a party to send off our friend before her big move.
His teammates gathered to send off the retiring player.
The referee had to send off the player for a foul.
We all went to the airport to send off my brother.