send-off

Noun send-off has 2 senses

• send-off(n = noun.communication) bon voyage - an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture;
is a kind of farewell, word of farewell
Derived form verb send off₃

• send-off(n = noun.event) kickoff, start-off - a start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff"
is a kind of start