send away
The phrase "send away" can refer to dismissing someone, dispatching items, or requesting something to be delivered.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To instruct someone to leave a place.
Example
- She sent away the visitors after the meeting ended.
- He was sent away from the classroom for misbehaving.
B2Communication
(common)To dispatch something to a distant location, often by mail or courier.
Example
- I sent away for a catalog last week.
- She sent away the documents for approval.
B2General
(common)To dismiss someone, often abruptly or forcefully.
Example
- The manager sent away the applicant after the interview.
- They sent away the salesperson who was too pushy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "send away":
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