send down

verb

sent down; sending down; sends down

transitive verb

British
: to suspend or expel from a university

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But Sears, a starter who is now extraneous, is almost certainly the only one who will be sent down. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 The Yankees also sent down outfielder Jasson Domínguez — another former top prospect who has underwhelmed of late — and reliever Angel Chivilli. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Infielder Max Muncy, an opening day starter at third base for the A’s, was recalled in a corresponding move after getting four hits including a home run in five games since being sent down July 25. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Mesa didn’t do much to distinguish himself initially, limited by injuries in spring camp and sent down in an early wave of cuts. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for send down

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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