send out
The phrase 'send out' is versatile, encompassing actions from distributing items to emitting signals.
Definition
B1General
(common)To distribute or dispatch something to multiple recipients or locations.
Example
- They sent out their final shipment last week.
- She sent out four hundred invitations to the party.
B2Communication
(technical)To transmit a signal, such as a broadcast or distress call.
Example
- The pilot sent out a distress signal.
- The radio station sent out a warning message.
B2General
(common)To emit or release something, such as light, heat, or sound.
Example
- The coals sent out a reddish glow.
- The plant began to send out its shoots.
B2Organizational
(common)To assign or dispatch someone to perform a task or duty.
Example
- The rescue team sent out a search party to find the missing hikers.
- The manager sent out an employee to deliver the documents.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "send out":
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