send up
US /send ʌp/
UK /send ʌp/
1.
prendere in giro, parodiare
to make fun of someone or something by imitating them in a humorous way
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The comedian loved to send up politicians.
Al comico piaceva prendere in giro i politici.
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The show was a brilliant send-up of reality TV.
Lo spettacolo era una brillante parodia della TV di realtà.
2.
mandare in prigione, internare
to send someone to prison or a mental institution
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The judge decided to send him up for five years.
Il giudice ha deciso di mandarlo in prigione per cinque anni.
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They threatened to send her up if she didn't cooperate.
Hanno minacciato di mandarla in prigione se non avesse collaborato.