send in

verb

sent in; sending in; sends in

transitive verb

1
: to cause to be delivered
send in a letter of complaint
2
: to give (one's name or card) to a servant when making a call
3
: to send (a player) into an athletic contest

Examples of send in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two hikers chosen have to be willing to send in weekly updates so everyone can follow them on their trek. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 Newsom is sending in reinforcements However, crime has been a major issue in Oakland: Robberies grew 38% last year. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 Workers are vying with more job candidates for fewer openings, forcing them to send in more applications. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 Fabric tunnels send in cool air, while rubber tubes deliver water and other nutrients to the marijuana. Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024 Sheriff Byron Lyons said information from the suspect, cellphone data and social media imagery sent in by citizens led them to the body off Highway 59 in the county. David K. Li, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2024 The data is sent in real time to an app, which is available through some employer health plans. Meg Oliver, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2024 Forecast in detail Our weather rides a roller coaster over the next two to three days as low pressure lifting into the Great Lakes draws impressive warmth into the area before its trailing cold front sends in a surge of cold air. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 About 175 million francs ($200 million) was sent in error on Monday, which was the payday for February, according to a statement. Bastian Benrath, Fortune Europe, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of send in was in 1616

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“Send in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20in. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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