see off
Bid traveler farewell
To see off is to accompany someone to their point of departure and watch them leave: We went to the airport to see her off.
The phrase also means to drive away or repel: The dog saw off the intruders.
In British usage, it can mean to defeat or outlast: The champion saw off his challenger in straight sets.
Departing salutation
- sendoffFarewell event or gesture
- departureAct of going away
- wavingSweeping hand gesture
- bon voyageTraveler's send-off phrase
airport · terminal · station · dock · platform · hugs · tears · embrace
Rapid following of quarry
- drive awayCause to retreat
- deterPrevent through intimidation
- shooCommand to leave
- repulseDrive back or disgust
rebuff · intruder · trespasser · burglar · guard dog · confrontation · defend · protect
goodbye
Departing salutation
bon voyage · airport · terminal · station · dock · platform · hugs · tears · embrace · parting
chase
Rapid following of quarry
- drive awayCause to retreat
- deterPrevent through intimidation
- shooCommand to leave
repulse · rebuff · intruder · trespasser · burglar · guard dog · confrontation · defend · protect · territory