Send away Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations Often implies someone is unwanted due to problems or interference. The disruptive student was sent away from the classroom. Pro Tip 2/3Authority Required The person sending away usually has some authority or control. The security guard sent away loiterers near the entrance. Pro Tip 3/3Not Permanent Doesn't always mean forever, can be for a short period. The manager sent away the staff during the system upgrade.