sees off
Bids farewell to
Sees off means to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye there: We went to the airport to see her off.
In British usage, sees off also means to repel or drive away: The dog saw off the intruders.
A third sense is to outlast or defeat: She saw off three challengers to win the title.
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- waving goodbyeGesture of parting
- repelDrive off or disgust
- drive awayCause to retreat
- farewellLeave-taking expression
bid farewell · bon voyage · safe travels · accompany · oust · kick out · escort · deter · vanquish · departure · adieu · wave · confront · send packing · show the door · parting · resist · oversee