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send up

1 of 1verb
/ˈsɛnd ʌp/
Forms:sends up,sending up,sent up,sent up
1

to imprison someone as a punishment

  • The judge decided to send the criminal up for his role in the robbery.
  • The authorities sent up the notorious gang leader after a lengthy trial.
  • The jury's verdict would send the embezzler up for a long prison term.
  • Law enforcement sent the drug lord up for his involvement in the drug trade.
  • The police finally had enough evidence to send the fraudster up for his financial schemes.
2

to cause the value or price of something to rise

  • The rarity of the collectible item sent its value up in the market.
  • The technological advancements in smartphones have sent up their prices in recent years.
  • The positive reviews of the restaurant's new menu sent up its popularity among diners.
  • The company's successful marketing campaign sent up the sales of their new product.
  • The positive reviews of the restaurant's new menu sent up its popularity among diners.
3

to mock someone or something, often to make them appear foolish

  • The comedian sent up the famous actor's distinctive mannerisms in a hilarious skit.
  • The sketch show sent up famous celebrities in a series of witty parodies.
  • They sent up the fashion industry's latest trends in a lighthearted fashion magazine spread.
  • The satirical TV show sent up the political leaders with clever impersonations.
  • The comedian sent up the pompous talk show host with spot-on impersonations.