Send for
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Context
Often used when immediate help or presence is needed due to urgency or emergency.
After the accident, we sent for an ambulance.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Command
It is a polite way to request someone's presence, less direct than a command.
The manager sent for the new intern to introduce him to the staff.
Pro Tip 3/3Fulfilling Needs
Used when you need someone to come and fulfill a specific need or service.
She sent for the carpenter to fix the broken shelf.
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