A parting statement; used when one or more people in a situation, dialogue or location are leaving, while others remain.
a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes"
you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent; "he had a bye in the first round"
minor or subordinate; `by' is often used in combination; "a side interest"; "a by (or bye) effect"; "only a by comment"; "by-election"; "bye-election"; "a by-product"; "by-play"
a farewell remark
you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
