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to see off
[phrase form: see]
01
to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them
Example
The whole family gathered to see off their son as he left for military service.
We went to the airport to see off our friend who was flying to another country.
The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony.
02
to overcome an opponent in a game, fight, etc.
Example
The underdog team saw off their more experienced rivals in a thrilling match.
The chess grandmaster saw off all competitors in the tournament.
The runner saw off the competition in the final sprint of the race.
Example
The whole family gathered to see off their son as he left for military service.
We went to the airport to see off our friend who was flying to another country.
The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony.
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