send down

verb

sent down; sending down; sends down

transitive verb

British
: to suspend or expel from a university

Examples of send down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From Leslye Headland, The Acolyte saw Stenberg pull double duty as twin sisters Osha and Mae, who are sent down different paths after the Jedi stumble upon their village as children. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 8 Oct. 2024 The clothes Matthieu Blazy sent down the runway were a playful, experimental and at times dazzling collection. Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Sep. 2024 At Rory William Docherty, a high-shine, multi-coloured peplum skirt was sent down the runway, and a silver crinkle tie was spotted with a more businesscore look. Angela Law, refinery29.com, 17 May 2024 At Coach, on the High Line, the crisp air and sunshine mirrored the feel of the fun, youthful designs Stuart Vevers sent down the runway. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for send down 

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of send down was in 1848

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“Send down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20down. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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