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.