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

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Scavenger hunters will look for the item described in the riddle, complete the accompanying challenge and send in a photo to get points. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025 Supporters fill out a simple form requesting a prepaid FedEx label and send in their unwanted jewelry and sterling items. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 Troops from the three countries were sent in 2023 under the banner of the Southern African Development Community, but public opposition to the deployment has surged since 14 South African and three Malawian peacekeepers were killed by the rebels in January. arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Many prison guards felt the memo was sent in retaliation for the no-confidence vote. Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for send in

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 2 Apr. 2025.

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