send down
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cause something or someone to pass from a higher to a lower place.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To bowl.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To commit (someone) to a prison term.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “send down” mean?
To cause something or someone to pass from a higher to a lower place.
Is “send down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.