Frequency rank: 1,701. – 1,702.
- to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home)
- to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight
- to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to let a pitch go by (baseball); to watch a batted ball go into the stands
- to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
- to have someone related or close to you die; to bury someone
- to take care of someone until he dies
- to wait and see; to continue (e.g. in legal contexts)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
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- to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home)
- to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight
- to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to let a pitch go by (baseball); to watch a batted ball go into the stands
- to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
- to have someone related or close to you die; to bury someone
- to take care of someone until he dies
- to wait and see; to continue (e.g. in legal contexts)
This meaning is used when you accompany someone as they leave, typically to a transportation hub like a train station or airport. It conveys a sense of farewell or support.
This usage refers to watching something, usually a person or an object, as it moves away from view. It emphasizes the act of watching attentively until it disappears.
This meaning involves deliberately not taking advantage of an opportunity or letting something go without action. It can occur in casual scenarios or in contexts like sports.
The pitcher let the pitch go by.
This usage indicates putting something on hold or deciding not to pursue it for the time being. It often applies to plans or legislative discussions.
The project was shelved.
The discussion was postponed to next time.
This meaning expresses the sorrow of death, particularly of a person who is a family member or close friend. It conveys a sense of mourning.
This usage involves caring for someone throughout their life until they pass away, often highlighting a deep connection or obligation.
This meaning indicates a patient approach to a situation, usually implying that one does not make immediate decisions but prefers to observe. It is often used in contexts like legal proceedings.
Generated collocations (experimental)
みおくる見送るto see someone offえき駅でみおくる見送るto see someone off at the stationゆうじん友人をみおくる見送るto see off a friendくうこう空港でみおくる見送るto see someone off at the airportなみだ涙をみおくる見送るto watch with tears in one's eyesそのきかい機会をみおくる見送るto pass up that opportunityみおくり見送りのかい会farewell gatheringけいかく計画をみおくる見送るto shelve a planみおくる見送るかんきゃく観客the spectators watching as someone departsさいご最期をみおくる見送るto see someone off at their last momentsしんこう進行をみおくる見送るto postpone the proceedings
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Traffic and passers-by stopped as they were slowly seen off from the little village.
I saw Tony off at Kansai International Airport.
We watched her drive her car away, until it was no more than a dot in the distance.
As a result of a traffic jam, he wasn't able to see her off at the station.
Mary saw Tom off as he went to school smiling.
Mary was smiling as she saw Tom off to school.