send up

transitive US slang

(transitive) To imitate someone or something for the purpose of satirical humour. / (transitive, US, slang) To put in prison. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see send, up.

Japanese Meaning

（風刺的に）誰かや何かを真似る、茶化す / （アメリカの俗語で）刑務所に入れる

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The comedian used his impressions to send up the latest reality TV stars, making the audience roar with laughter.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのコメディアンはモノマネを使って最近のリアリティ番組の出演者たちを風刺的に真似し、観客を大笑いさせた。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To imitate someone or something for the purpose of satirical humour.

The programme accurately sends up the British Civil Service system at Whitehall.

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Sense（2）

(transitive, US, slang) To put in prison.

The judge sent him up for three years

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Sense（3）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see send, up.

Fears of war sent oil prices up by 10%.

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