sends, sent, sending
to send off
phrasal verb
To dismiss a player from a game due to a rule violation
- 1The referee had to send off the player for a foul.
- 2He was sent off after receiving a red card.
When a player is sent off in a game, it means they are told to leave the game because they broke the rules. This usually happens when a player does something against the rules, like being too aggressive or getting too many penalties.
Remember, being sent off is different from being substituted. When a player is sent off, they cannot be replaced, leaving their team with one less player for the rest of the game.
at the waiting room
Unexpected Game Talk
Jennifer
Did you see the game last night?
Betty
Yes, I can't believe the referee had to send off the captain!
Jennifer
I know, it was such a crucial moment.
Betty
Hopefully, the team can recover in the next match.
at a hair salon
Sports Chat During Haircuts
Paul
Did you see the match last night?
Joshua
Yeah, the referee had to send off the striker for that foul.
Paul
It was a tough call, but rules are rules.
Joshua
True, it changed the whole game after that.
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Similar to "to send off":
- 1eject
- 2expel