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Phrasal Verb - Seeing off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Seeing off is a phrasal verb that means to bid farewell, to wave goodbye, or to accompany someone to the beginning of a journey. It is often used when someone is leaving a place or a group for an extended period of time, and the speaker wants to express their support and well wishes.

Examples​

No.Example
1The whole town came out to see off the soldiers as they left for the war.
2I'll be seeing you off at the airport, dear.
3The crew gave the captain a grand send-off as he retired after 30 years at sea.
4The students saw off their teachers with gifts and cards on their last day of school.
5Let's go down to the dock and see off the cruise ship as it sails away.
6The family saw off their daughter as she set off on her round-the-world trip.
7The fans saw off their team with a standing ovation after a brilliant performance.
8The explorers were seen off by their sponsors as they embarked on their expedition.
9The bride and groom were seen off with confetti and cheers as they left the church.
10The tourists were seeing off their guide as they returned home after their holiday.

Phrasal Verb - heading off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To leave a place, usually suddenly or unexpectedly.
  2. To prevent something from happening by removing it or oneself before it occurs.
  3. To start a journey, especially a long one.

Examples​

No.Example
1He had to head off to the airport early in the morning.
2I'll head off to the store and get some milk.
3The manager asked John to head off home after the incident.
4The refugees were forced to head off on foot with only the clothes on their backs.
5They decided to head off on a road trip across the country.
6I need to head off now, but I'll call you later.
7The teacher headed off the students who arrived late to the exam room.
8The storm was approaching, so we had to head off the coast.
9The police asked us to head off the interstate and follow them to the station.
10He headed off the conversation before it turned argumentative.

Phrasal Verb - leaving for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb where 'leave' means to go away, usually implying a journey or travel, and 'for' indicates the destination or reason for going. It is used when planning to depart or when describing someone who is departing.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm leaving for the airport in an hour.
2They left for New York early in the morning.
3Can you give me a ride to the bus station? I'm leaving for Chicago tomorrow.
4We're leaving for the beach as soon as we finish packing.
5She left for the doctor's appointment an hour ago.
6I'll be leaving for work soon.
7They left for the train station before sunrise.
8We're leaving for the concert at 7 PM.
9He left for the store to buy some milk.
10They left for the party an hour late.