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Definition send out in British English

send out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to send a lot of copies of the same document to a large number of people

Example

We sent out 300 invitations to our gallery opening.

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2

to allow a substance such as smoke or chemicals to escape into the atmosphere

Example

The factory sends out toxic gases into the surrounding countryside.

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3

to send someone to a place for a particular purpose

Example

We sent out a search party to look for the missing climbers.

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Definition send out in British English