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Definition send up in British English

send up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone seem silly by pretending to speak or behave like them

Example

He sends the prime minister up brilliantly.

Synonyms and related words
pose as mimic ape
2

to send someone to prison

Example

He was sent up for 10 years.

Synonyms and related words
jail imprison detain
Definition send up in British English