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• n  an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture
• n  a start given to contestants

• Match each send-off with its reality TV show.
• As for the singing, I still wouldn't mind complete silence in those final minutes of rest, but I'm starting to see it as Leah's goodwilled send-off into the day.
• Glenn gets a rousing political send-off on the big screen Halfway into the film, one still is not quite sure what to make of this guy Glenn.

• bon voyage
• kickoff
• start-off

News & Articles

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• Elkhart gives Central Baseball team big send-off for States
  The Blue Blazers of Elkhart Central headed off to the baseball state finals Friday morning, and the town gave them a big send-off. The team got a police escort plus cheering fans, parents, and students.
  June 15, 2013 - FOX 28 South Bend
• Tacoma students bubbling with excitement as school lets out
  Lots of parents might like to keep their kids wrapped in a bubble for the summer. On the last day of school Friday, parents and staff members at Stafford Elementary School gave their students a celebratory send-off, complete with bubbles.
  June 15, 2013 - Tacoma News Tribune
• Send-off for Lady Marshals Wednesday
  DRAFFENVILLE – A state tournament send-off celebration for the Lady Marshals basketball team is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. The Sweet Sixteen begins that day at Diddle Arena on the campus...
  June 13, 2013 - Marshall County Tribune-Courier

Quotes

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• Kelly Jones in BBC News
  Kelly Jones, as he filed out between Rhys Ifans and Rob Brydon, said: "No one else could get a send-off like that. It's hard to walk out crying when they are playing Back in Black."