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Definition send for in British English

send for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to ask for someone to come to you

Example

I think we should send for a doctor.

Synonyms and related words
call away call on send for
2

to arrange for something to come to you or be delivered to you

Example

In the end we had to send for an ambulance.

Example

I've sent for their latest catalogue.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
Definition send for in British English