send in

English

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Verb

send in (third-person singular simple present sends in, present participle sending in, simple past and past participle sent in)

1. (historical) To give (one's name), present (one's card) when making a social call.
2. To cause (something) to be delivered, especially by post/mail.

   Coordinate terms: send off, send out, send back

3. To send (someone) into the thick of things, as:

   send in the cavalry

   send in the clowns

   1. To send (troops) into battle.

      Coordinate terms: call in, call up

   2. (cricket) To send (a batsman) onto the field to bat.

Anagrams

• Dennis, Sinden, ends in, insend, sinned