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- See:
- send
| part of speech: |
phrase |
| definition 1: |
to send (the same note, letter, or other document) to a number of different people.
The couple sent out wedding invitations to all their friends and family. |
| definition 2: |
to cause to emit (substances or waves of light or heat) into or through the air.
The factory sends out a great deal of smoke every day.This flashlight sends out a strong beam of light. |
| definition 3: |
to cause to emit (a signal).
The captain sent out a distress signal but few ships responded. |
| definition 4: |
to dispatch (products).
Our factory sends out hundreds of these units per day. |
| definition 5: |
to have (someone) go to a place for a particular purpose.
We sent Richard out to get coffee for all of us. |
| definition 6: |
to order something for delivery.
We were hungry so we sent out for pizza. |
| definition 7: |
of plants, to put forth (new parts) during growth and development.
The plant sends out new shoots in the late spring. |
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