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Phrasal Verb - Sending Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'send down' refers to ordering someone or something to come from an upper place to a lower place. It can also mean to punish or dismiss someone from a position or organization. This phrasal verb can be used both literally and figuratively.

Examples​

No.Example
1The principal sent down the troublemaker student from the classroom.
2The manager sent down the new marketing strategy from the board.
3The president sent down the order to retreat from the battlefield.
4The judge sent down a heavy sentence, sending the criminal to prison for 15 years.
5The teacher sent down the homework assignments for the week.
6The boss sent down an email, asking all employees to come to the conference room.
7The parents sent down strict rules for their teenage daughter.
8The officer sent down the rioters, using tear gas and batons.
9The coach sent down the starting lineup for the game.
10The mayor sent down a proposal to reduce traffic congestion in the city.

Phrasal Verb - lining up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. Arranging objects, people, or vehicles in a neat and orderly row or queue.
  2. Preparing oneself or getting ready for an event or activity.
  3. Aligning or bringing things into agreement or harmony.

Examples​

No.Example
1The students lined up quietly outside the school before the bell rang.
2I need to line up my ducks in a row before making a decision.
3The traffic came to a standstill as everyone lined up for the border crossing.
4The team members lined up behind their captain before the big game.
5The two countries have been lining up their troops along the border.
6We need to line up our budget with our expenses before the end of the year.
7The children lined up for their turn on the merry-go-round.
8The manager asked the employees to line up for a team meeting.
9The stars in the night sky were perfectly lined up in a row.
10The conductor asked passengers to line up for boarding the train