send down

British  

verb

1. to expel from a university, esp permanently

2. informal to send to prison

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send down Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

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send down

Rybakina faced two break points at 4-3, but found her range with her serve to send down an ace and dig herself out of trouble, leaving Sabalenka visibly frustrated.

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

Since 1938 it has provided a convenient route for a water main, still maintained by Scottish Water, who regularly send down inspectors.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024

Shah said that new network will continue to assess the water we flush down our toilets and send down our drains to provide early warning of worrisome trends.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2023

At 6-7, 270 pounds, Washington is powerful enough to block like a tackle and nimble enough to send down the seam of a defense.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023

Then I send down the dumbwaiter and raise the trays one by one.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan