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

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

Still waiting for Mrs. Baker to send down a representative for the cupcakes.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt