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send for

1 of 1verb
/ˈsɛnd fɔr/
Forms:sends for,sending for,sent for,sent for
1

to ask or order someone to come to a specific location or situation

  • The captain sent for the crew to gather on the deck for an important announcement.
  • The police officer sent for backup as the situation escalated.
  • The manager sent an email to HR, asking them to send for an interviewee.
  • She sent for a doctor when her son fell ill suddenly.
  • The coach sent for the star player to discuss an upcoming game strategy.
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