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to send up
[phrase form: send]
01
to imprison someone as a punishment
Dialect
American
American
Examples
The judge decided to send the criminal up for his role in the robbery.
02
to cause the value or price of something to rise
Examples
The rarity of the collectible item sent its value up in the market.
03
to mock someone or something, often to make them appear foolish
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
The comedian sent up the famous actor's distinctive mannerisms in a hilarious skit.
