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

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

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.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

And what do they think about researchers tracking what they send down the drain at their home?

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2022

There always was a call to make, a meeting to take, a player to call up or send down, bring in or ship out.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Slowly Father raised one arm above his head like one of those gods they had in Roman times, fixing to send down the thunderbolts and the lightning.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver