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send on

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send someone or something on (ahead) (of someone or something)

to dispatch someone or something to arrive before someone or something else. I sent my personal assistant on ahead of me to get the rooms ready. Jeff sent on his luggage.

See also: on, send

send on something

also send something on

to mail something you have to another place He promised to send on the rest of documents tomorrow. As soon as you get the check, send it on.

See also: on, send

send somebody on something

to cause someone to do something He'll give Rufus some money and send him on a dozen errands. The troubles of modern life have sent many people on a search for spiritual peace.

Related vocabulary: send somebody on their way

See also: on, send

send on

1. Forward something, as in He's moved; I'll send on this letter to his new address. [First half of 1800s]

2. send someone on. Cause someone to go on an errand or path, as in I sent your brother on an errand but he should be back soon, or They've sent us on a wild goose chase. [Second half of 1800s]

See also: on, send