Phrasal Verb - Sending Up
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.Definition
- To report or inform about someone or something, often in a critical or disapproving way.
- To cause someone or something to rise or be raised, especially in a sudden or forceful way.
- To express agreement or approval of someone's actions or ideas, often with a humorous or ironic implication.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The whistleblower sent up her boss for embezzlement. |
| 2 | The smoke detector sent up a false alarm. |
| 3 | The balloon sent up into the sky reached an altitude of 10,000 feet. |
| 4 | He sent up a proposal for a new project at the meeting. |
| 5 | The audience sent up a standing ovation for the performer. |
| 6 | She sent up a prayer for guidance. |
| 7 | The teacher sent up a note to the principal about a student's misbehavior. |
| 8 | They sent up a flare to signal for help. |
| 9 | The boss sent up a memo about the new company policy. |
| 10 | He sent up a trial balloon to gauge public opinion on a controversial issue. |