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send in

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send in somebody

also send somebody in

to cause someone to go to a place The government was sending in as many as 3,000 troops. His doctor sent him in for more tests at the hospital.

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send in something

also send something in

to mail something to a place I sent in my entry form, but I don't expect to win anything. You have to send it in before July 1st.

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send in

1. Cause to be dispatched or delivered, as in Let's send in a letter of protest to the hiring committee. [Early 1700s]

2. Cause someone to become involved in a particular undertaking, as in This disagreement is serious; it's time to send in the lawyers, or In the final few minutes the coach sent in Richard on right wing. [Mid-1800s]

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send in

v.

1. To submit something, especially by mail or by electronic means: Let's send in a donation this year. I sent my application for college in by e-mail.

2. To order someone or some group into a place: Will you please send in the next candidate on your way out of the office? They sent me in the garage to fetch a hammer.

3. To have someone enter or reenter a contest, conflict, or situation: The coach is sending in the kicker. The president sent troops in to suppress the riots.

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