Send away
verb
To make someone go away, often because they are causing problems or you do not want them.
The coach had to send away an intruding fan from the soccer field.
Often appears as...
- send someone away
- send away for something
verb
To order something by mail or another delivery service.
She decided to send away for the new book she wanted.
Often appears as...
- send away for clothes
- send away for merchandise
verb
To send someone or something to a far-off place, especially for a long time.
The company had to send away the employee on a project to a remote location.
Often appears as...
- send away employee
- send child away to boarding school
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make someone go away, often because they are causing problems or you do not want them.
The coach had to send away an intruding fan from the soccer field.
Often appears as...
- send someone away
- send away for something
verb
To order something by mail or another delivery service.
She decided to send away for the new book she wanted.
Often appears as...
- send away for clothes
- send away for merchandise
verb
To send someone or something to a far-off place, especially for a long time.
The company had to send away the employee on a project to a remote location.
Often appears as...
- send away employee
- send child away to boarding school
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Often implies someone is unwanted due to problems or interference.
The disruptive student was sent away from the classroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Required
The person sending away usually has some authority or control.
The security guard sent away loiterers near the entrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Permanent
Doesn't always mean forever, can be for a short period.
The manager sent away the staff during the system upgrade.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Often implies someone is unwanted due to problems or interference.
The disruptive student was sent away from the classroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Required
The person sending away usually has some authority or control.
The security guard sent away loiterers near the entrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Permanent
Doesn't always mean forever, can be for a short period.
The manager sent away the staff during the system upgrade.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Often implies someone is unwanted due to problems or interference.
The disruptive student was sent away from the classroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Required
The person sending away usually has some authority or control.
The security guard sent away loiterers near the entrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Permanent
Doesn't always mean forever, can be for a short period.
The manager sent away the staff during the system upgrade.
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