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Phrasal Verb - Sending Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'send off' refers to making someone or something depart, often with a ceremony or celebration. It can also mean to dismiss or terminate someone from a job or organization.

Examples​

No.Example
1The crowd sent off the marathon runners with cheers and applause.
2The graduating class was sent off with a traditional procession.
3After years of dedicated service, the retiring employee was sent off with a retirement party.
4The company sent off its best employee to a new job opportunity.
5The team sent off their captain before the final match.
6The guests were sent off with a gift bag and a warm farewell.
7The captain sent off the lifeboats as the ship began to sink.
8The children were sent off to bed early.
9The manager sent off the late report to the client.
10The family sent off their loved one to war with tears and prayers.

Phrasal Verb - Sending Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Sending Off

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to start a journey, often with a ceremony or celebration.
  2. To officially end or dismiss something, such as a meeting or project.

Examples​

No.Example
1The townspeople sent off the soldiers with a grand farewell ceremony.
2After years of hard work, the team finally sent off their project to the client.
3My parents sent me off to college with a big hug and words of encouragement.
4The company sent off their newest product with a launch event.
5The bride and groom were sent off with cheers and confetti.
6The captain sent off the lifeboats during the storm.
7The school sent off its top students to prestigious universities.
8The committee sent off the report to the board of directors.
9The family sent off their pet bird with a heavy heart.
10The manager sent off the late email with a sigh of relief

Phrasal Verb - Going away (phrasal verb)

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To leave a place or situation, often implying a final or complete departure.
  2. To make someone or something leave a place or situation.
  3. To cease to exist or be present, often implying a temporary state.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm going away for the weekend to visit my family.
2Can you please go away and let me finish my work?
3The storm went away and the sun came out.
4I'm going to go away and think about what I want to do with my life.
5The noise of the construction site went away in the evening.
6The pain in my head went away after I took some medicine.
7The problem went away on its own, but it may come back.
8The old man went away, leaving his fortune to his granddaughter.
9The crowd went away peacefully after the concert ended.
10The sun went away, leaving the stars to twinkle in the night sky.

Phrasal Verb - Laying Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To dismiss an employee or employees temporarily or permanently due to lack of work or business needs. It can also mean to postpone or delay a project or task. Laying off is often used in the context of business and employment.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company had to lay off 500 workers due to the economic downturn.
2The manager decided to lay off some of the less experienced employees during the restructuring process.
3The construction project was laid off for the winter due to the harsh weather conditions.
4The president of the company announced that they would be laying off employees to reduce costs.
5The project team was laid off after the funding was withdrawn.
6The company laid off its entire sales team due to the lack of sales.
7The union negotiated a severance package for the workers who were laid off.
8The CEO announced that the company would be laying off 10% of its workforce to improve profitability.
9The government program provided funds for companies to lay off workers instead of laying them off permanently.
10The team was laid off until the new project started.