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

Before sending in his self-tape, Ippolito had already had a first experience of playing an iconic actor—and their most iconic character, in turn—on the screen. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

An appeals court recently upheld that dismissal, finding that Buzbee’s demand letter was protected because it was sent in anticipation of litigation. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

The giardiniera is then sent in large buckets to another assembly line where the finished product is deposited in 16-ounce bottles for retail sale at Jewel, Mariano’s, Walmart, Target and other stores, mostly in Chicago and the Great Lakes region. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

With the help of an agency that connects prospective migrant workers with overseas jobs, Hnin Aye sent in all her documents, including proof of employment, her citizenship card and household registration, to the Ministry of Home Affairs. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for send in

• tendon