send down

verb

sent down; sending down; sends down

transitive verb

British
: to suspend or expel from a university

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American beech trees send down a taproot, but after about 25 to 30 years, more shallow roots draw the nutrients, leaving the taproot’s function to be structural rather than nutritional. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Crochet sent down eight straight batters between Lombard’s two at bats, striking out three while consistently hitting 97 mph in Wednesday’s 4-0 loss. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 The holiday commemorates when the Qur’an was first sent down from heaven to guide people toward salvation. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026 Outman, a veteran acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers last July, is out of minor league options, which means he cannot be sent down without being exposed to waivers. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for send down

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 12 Mar. 2026.

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