send down

verb

1. to expel from a university, esp permanently

2. informal,  to send to prison

Idioms and Phrases

Suspend or dismiss from a university, principally a British one. For example, He's done very poorly ever since he was sent down from Oxford. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

All-rounders Bethell and Jacks have to fill the role of the fifth bowler, sending down 10 overs of spin between them.

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He hit the next Mills delivery for four, but the Brave veteran struck again next up, sending down a bouncer Salt pulled to short fine leg.

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Previously a batter who had been everywhere from one to eight in the Tasmania order, Webster would send down some part-time off-breaks if needed.

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And when basketball takes a break in the summer, he will still be tempted to pick up a tennis racket and send down a few serves.

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When you wring out this more powerful sponge, it sends down heavier rains than before.

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