send away verb4 •To dismiss from one's presence.The salesman was taking up too much time with his nonsense, so I sent him away. •To send (someone) to a particular place for a long time, as a family member, an employee, etc.We are going to send our son away to live with his uncle in America for a year. •(euphemistic) To imprison (someone).the judge sent him awayThey sent him away for that one. •To dispatch orders to a place for something to be delivered.We sent away for some of the items in the gardening catalogue. formssent away · sending away · sends away