Meanings
- datedrareuncountableThe ability to send down, or to send back.
clear up-send tubing for its transaction carriers, eliminating business interruptions and the costly retrenching required for downsend systems.
1991, Independent Bankers Association of America (contributor), Independent Banker, volume 41, page 462 more examples
For example, our new Commercial Express Remote Transaction System gives your commercial customers a time-saving drive-in lane of their own -- the only system of its kind in both upsend and downsend configurations.
1980, The Magazine of Bank Administration, volume 56, page 11Mosler teller terminals are available in two models, each installed in an upsend (right) or downsend (left) configuration. For new construction sites or when planning additional lanes, downsend installations may be preferred.
1985, Sweet's Catalog File, Products for general building and renovation, volume 14, page 10
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