see off
phrasal verb
saw off; seen off; seeing off; sees off
1
: to go to an airport, train station, etc., with (someone who is leaving) in order to say goodbye
She saw her son off at the train station.
2
British
: to chase or force (someone) away from a place
The police finally saw them off.
3
British
: to defeat or stop (an enemy, opponent, etc.)
They saw off the opposition.
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Brazil are through to the gold-medal match in the Parc des Princes tomorrow (Saturday), having seen off the French 1-0 and then, on an unforgettable Tuesday evening in Marseille, exacted sweet revenge upon Spain, 4-2.
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has won reelection, having seen off challenges from within his own party as well as his Democrat rival.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Sporting director Edu has seen off competition from rival clubs across Europe to land one of the breakout stars of this summer’s European Championship.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Given that Real Madrid's away trip to Valencia had been postponed because of tragic flooding in the latter's region, Barca opened up a nine-point lead at the Spanish top flight summit by seeing off Manolo Gonzalez's men.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has won reelection, having seen off challenges from within his own party as well as his Democrat rival.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Sporting director Edu has seen off competition from rival clubs across Europe to land one of the breakout stars of this summer’s European Championship.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Given that Real Madrid's away trip to Valencia had been postponed because of tragic flooding in the latter's region, Barca opened up a nine-point lead at the Spanish top flight summit by seeing off Manolo Gonzalez's men.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“See off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20off. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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