send
Pronounced:
/ˈsɛnd/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
sends; sent /ˈsɛnt/ send·ing Meaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to cause (a letter, an e-mail, a package, etc.) to go or to be carried from one place or person to another ▪ I sent [=mailed] the letter/package/check to her. ▪ (US) I sent it to her by mail. = (Brit) I sent it to her by post. ▪ Please fill out the form and send it back (to us). ▪ He sent me an e-mail. = He sent an e-mail to me. ▪ Supplies were sent (out) to the troops. ▪ Satellites receive signals in space and send them back to Earth.
2 : to give (a message) to someone ▪ Please send my compliments to the chef. [=tell the chef that I enjoyed the food] ▪ Tell her that I send my love. [=tell her that I think of her in a loving way] ▪ When you write to him, please send him my very best wishes. ▪ Send word to the others [=tell the others] that we'll be late.
3 : to tell or cause (someone or something) to go to a place ▪ He became ill and was sent home from school. ▪ She sent the kids to bed immediately after supper. ▪ He was sent to prison for armed robbery. ▪ He sent me (to the store) for bread and milk. ▪ The company sent me to the conference. ▪ “There is a Ms. Jones here to see you.” “Send her in.” ▪ He was sent on a secret mission. ▪ Helicopters were sent (out) to search for the lost hikers. ▪ They sent a limo to pick her up at the airport. ▪ He asked us to send a taxi for him.
4 : to make the arrangements and payments that allow (someone) to attend a school, camp, etc. ▪ They are able to send both their children to private school. ▪ They sent their daughter to soccer camp during the summer. ▪ They are sending their son (away/off) to military school.
5 : to tell (someone or something) to go to a particular person or place for treatment, help, information, etc. ▪ She sent him to the information desk. ▪ The teacher sent [=referred] the students to the dictionary for the meaning of the word. ▪ My doctor sent me to a specialist. ▪ The Senate sent the bill to a committee.
6 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to cause (someone or something) to move in a particular direction or manner ▪ News of the strike sent stock prices down. ▪ The surprise attack sent the enemy running. ▪ The punch sent him to the floor. ▪ He sent the ball into right field. ▪ Her performance sent a chill/shiver up/down my spine. [=made me feel very excited and emotional]
7 : to put (someone) into a particular state or condition ▪ Her lectures often send students to sleep. —usually + into ▪ Their decision sent him into a rage.
2 : to give (a message) to someone ▪ Please send my compliments to the chef. [=tell the chef that I enjoyed the food] ▪ Tell her that I send my love. [=tell her that I think of her in a loving way] ▪ When you write to him, please send him my very best wishes. ▪ Send word to the others [=tell the others] that we'll be late.
3 : to tell or cause (someone or something) to go to a place ▪ He became ill and was sent home from school. ▪ She sent the kids to bed immediately after supper. ▪ He was sent to prison for armed robbery. ▪ He sent me (to the store) for bread and milk. ▪ The company sent me to the conference. ▪ “There is a Ms. Jones here to see you.” “Send her in.” ▪ He was sent on a secret mission. ▪ Helicopters were sent (out) to search for the lost hikers. ▪ They sent a limo to pick her up at the airport. ▪ He asked us to send a taxi for him.
4 : to make the arrangements and payments that allow (someone) to attend a school, camp, etc. ▪ They are able to send both their children to private school. ▪ They sent their daughter to soccer camp during the summer. ▪ They are sending their son (away/off) to military school.
5 : to tell (someone or something) to go to a particular person or place for treatment, help, information, etc. ▪ She sent him to the information desk. ▪ The teacher sent [=referred] the students to the dictionary for the meaning of the word. ▪ My doctor sent me to a specialist. ▪ The Senate sent the bill to a committee.
6 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to cause (someone or something) to move in a particular direction or manner ▪ News of the strike sent stock prices down. ▪ The surprise attack sent the enemy running. ▪ The punch sent him to the floor. ▪ He sent the ball into right field. ▪ Her performance sent a chill/shiver up/down my spine. [=made me feel very excited and emotional]
7 : to put (someone) into a particular state or condition ▪ Her lectures often send students to sleep. —usually + into ▪ Their decision sent him into a rage.
send away for [phrasal verb]
send away for (something) or send away to (someone) for (something) : to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail ▪ I sent away for [=sent off for] a free sample. ▪ You will have to send away to the manufacturer for a refund.
send down [phrasal verb]
send down (someone) or send (someone) down Brit informal : to send (someone) to prison ▪ He was sent down for six years for the robbery.
send for [phrasal verb]
1 send for (someone) : to ask (someone) to come to a place ▪ Someone should send for a doctor.
2 send for (something) : to ask someone to bring or send (something) to you ▪ Send for our free product catalog. ▪ The general has already sent for reinforcements. ▪ She sent for help.
2 send for (something) : to ask someone to bring or send (something) to you ▪ Send for our free product catalog. ▪ The general has already sent for reinforcements. ▪ She sent for help.
send forth [phrasal verb]
send forth (something) formal 1 : to cause (something) to be heard ▪ She sent forth [=emitted, (less formally) let out] a loud cry.
2 : to cause (light, heat, etc.) to move outward from a source ▪ The tropical flowers sent forth [=emitted, (less formally) gave off] a wonderful fragrance.
3 : to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing ▪ The plant began to send forth [=send out] its shoots.
2 : to cause (light, heat, etc.) to move outward from a source ▪ The tropical flowers sent forth [=emitted, (less formally) gave off] a wonderful fragrance.
3 : to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing ▪ The plant began to send forth [=send out] its shoots.
send in [phrasal verb]
1 send in (someone) or send (someone) in a : to tell (someone) to go to a place to deal with a difficult situation ▪ Police were sent in to restore order. b : to tell (a player) to enter a game ▪ He was sent in to replace the starting goaltender.
2 send in (something) or send (something) in : to mail or e-mail (something) to a place ▪ Please send in your poems by October 1.
2 send in (something) or send (something) in : to mail or e-mail (something) to a place ▪ Please send in your poems by October 1.
send off [phrasal verb]
1 send off (something) or send (something) off : to send (something) by mail or another service ▪ I sent off the package yesterday.
2 send off (someone) or send (someone) off chiefly Brit : to order (a player who has broken a rule) to leave the field for the remainder of the game ▪ He was sent off [=ejected] for striking another player.
3 send off for (something) : to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail ▪ I sent off for [=sent away for] a sample.
2 send off (someone) or send (someone) off chiefly Brit : to order (a player who has broken a rule) to leave the field for the remainder of the game ▪ He was sent off [=ejected] for striking another player.
3 send off for (something) : to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail ▪ I sent off for [=sent away for] a sample.
send on [phrasal verb]
send on (something) or send (something) on : to cause (something) to go or to be carried from one place to another ▪ I had my mail/post sent on [=forwarded, sent] to my new address. ▪ He had his baggage sent on ahead. [=sent to the place he is going to]
send out [phrasal verb]
1 send out (something) or send (something) out a : to mail (something) to many different people or places ▪ Have you sent out the invitations yet? b : to cause (a signal) to go out ▪ The pilot sent out a distress signal. c : to cause (light, heat, etc.) to move outward from a source ▪ The coals sent out [=gave off] a reddish glow. d : to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing ▪ The plant began to send out its shoots.
2 send out for (something) : to ask a restaurant to deliver (food) to you ▪ We sent out for pizza.
2 send out for (something) : to ask a restaurant to deliver (food) to you ▪ We sent out for pizza.
send (someone or something) packing
informal : to force (someone or something) to leave a place or situation ▪ We were sent packing after the first day of tryouts. ▪ A loss in tomorrow's game will send them packing. [=will eliminate them from the competition]
send up [phrasal verb]
1 send up (something) or send (something) up a : to cause (something) to be heard ▪ He sent up a loud cry. [=he cried out loudly] b : to cause (something) to move upward ▪ The campfire sent up sparks. ▪ If you need help, send up a flare so that we can locate you. c : to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing ▪ plants sending up new shoots d : to suggest or propose (something) to a more powerful person or group so that a decision can be made ▪ The bill has been sent up to the Senate for a vote. ▪ They are sending up a new name/applicant for consideration.
2 send up (someone or something) or send (someone or something) up chiefly Brit informal : to imitate (someone or something) in an amusing way ▪ The show sends up [=parodies] soap operas. —see also send-up
2 send up (someone or something) or send (someone or something) up chiefly Brit informal : to imitate (someone or something) in an amusing way ▪ The show sends up [=parodies] soap operas. —see also send-up