Phrasal Verb - Sending Down
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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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | The principal sent down the troublemaker student from the classroom. |
| 2 | The manager sent down the new marketing strategy from the board. |
| 3 | The president sent down the order to retreat from the battlefield. |
| 4 | The judge sent down a heavy sentence, sending the criminal to prison for 15 years. |
| 5 | The teacher sent down the homework assignments for the week. |
| 6 | The boss sent down an email, asking all employees to come to the conference room. |
| 7 | The parents sent down strict rules for their teenage daughter. |
| 8 | The officer sent down the rioters, using tear gas and batons. |
| 9 | The coach sent down the starting lineup for the game. |
| 10 | The mayor sent down a proposal to reduce traffic congestion in the city. |
