Send to bed Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɛd
SEND tuh BED
sˈɛnd/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɛd
SEND too BED
Definition
To tell or order someone, usually a child, that it is time to go to bed and sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Often used by parents or guardians with children, especially as part of a bedtime routine or as discipline. More rarely used for adults, and can sound patronizing if said to them. Common with verbs like 'have to', 'need to', 'be sent to bed' (passive).
Spanish: mandar a la cama - enviar a la camaPortuguese (BR): mandar para a cama - colocar para dormirPortuguese (PT): mandar para a cama - pôr na camaChinese (Simplified): 让...上床睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 讓...上牀睡覺Hindi: सोने के लिए भेजनाArabic: يُرسِل إلى السريرBengali: শুতে পাঠানোRussian: отправлять спатьJapanese: 寝かせる - 寝かしつけるVietnamese: cho đi ngủ - bắt đi ngủKorean: 잠자리에 보내다Turkish: yatağa göndermekUrdu: سونے کے لیے بھیجناIndonesian: menyuruh tidur - menyuruh ke tempat tidur
Example Sentences
If you don't behave, I will send you to bed early.
basic
Her mother always sends her to bed at 9 o'clock.
basic
Tom was sent to bed without dessert.
basic
She hates being sent to bed while the adults are still awake.
natural
Sometimes, being sent to bed early is actually a treat.
natural
No one likes to be sent to bed for arguing.
natural