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

Maurice Benard also sent in a video message to help celebrate Mabel’s big day. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026

For instance, if your child prefers to read a book while on the potty, talk to their other child care providers about sending in a favorite book. — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for send in

• tendon