Send in
phrasal verb
To deliver something such as a letter, package, or application to a particular place or person.
I need to send in my application by the end of the week.
Often appears as...
- send in application
- send in form
phrasal verb
To cause or order someone to go somewhere, especially to do work or to help.
The government had to send in the army to restore order.
Often appears as...
- send in army
- send in troops
phrasal verb
To make a formal request, application, or proposal.
Customers are being asked to send in their meter readings.
Often appears as...
- send in request
- send in proposal
phrasal verb
To broadcast a message or signal from a device.
The ship sent in a distress signal after hitting an iceberg.
Often appears as...
- send in signal
- send in message
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To deliver something such as a letter, package, or application to a particular place or person.
I need to send in my application by the end of the week.
Often appears as...
- send in application
- send in form
phrasal verb
To cause or order someone to go somewhere, especially to do work or to help.
The government had to send in the army to restore order.
Often appears as...
- send in army
- send in troops
phrasal verb
To make a formal request, application, or proposal.
Customers are being asked to send in their meter readings.
Often appears as...
- send in request
- send in proposal
phrasal verb
To broadcast a message or signal from a device.
The ship sent in a distress signal after hitting an iceberg.
Often appears as...
- send in signal
- send in message
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Deadline Implications
Using 'send in' indicates a deadline is involved; act promptly.
Remember to send in your entries before the contest closes!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Delivery
'Send in' often relates to physical items, like documents or goods.
Did you send in the damaged product for a replacement?
Pro Tip 1/2Deadline Implications
Using 'send in' indicates a deadline is involved; act promptly.
Remember to send in your entries before the contest closes!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Delivery
'Send in' often relates to physical items, like documents or goods.
Did you send in the damaged product for a replacement?
Pro Tip 1/2Deadline Implications
Using 'send in' indicates a deadline is involved; act promptly.
Remember to send in your entries before the contest closes!
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Delivery
'Send in' often relates to physical items, like documents or goods.
Did you send in the damaged product for a replacement?
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