Meaning of the word "send away" in English

What does "send away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

send away

US /send əˈweɪ/

UK /send əˈweɪ/

to send someone or something to a distant place or to a different location

Example:

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They decided to send away for a new catalog.

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The company had to send away for specialized parts.

Synonym:

order dispatch expel banish dismiss

to dismiss or get rid of someone, often because they are causing trouble or are not needed

Example:

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The manager had to send away the disruptive employee.

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They decided to send away the old furniture.

Synonym:

dismiss discard remove reject expel