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

Sam Junqua sent in an excellent cross toward Dominik Marczuk. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

The number of applicants sending in SAT or ACT scores rose by 11% over the previous year, and the number not reporting fell by 5%. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

In an all-staff email sent in January 2025, then-OPM Acting Director Charles Ezell said OPM employees should report to work on-site, full-time beginning on March 3. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The attorney also said messages Turner sent in a chat could be explained by Turner role-playing with other adults. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for send in

• tendon