Definition & Meaning of "send away"

to send away

[phrase form: send]

to ask or cause someone to leave a place or situation, usually as a punishment or because of unwanted behavior

to remove or make something leave a particular location or situation

to fire someone from their job or position, usually against their will

to send someone to a specific location, usually for a long period of time

to arrange for goods or items to be delivered to a specific location

Example

The host had to send away some guests as the party became too crowded.

The teacher had to send away disruptive students to maintain a focused learning environment.

After the betrayal, she decided to send away those who couldn't be trusted.

The company sent away the product orders to various customer locations.

The military sent away the soldiers to their assigned bases.

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