send out

phrasal verb

sent out; sending out; sends out

: to mail (something) to many different people or places

Have you sent out the invitations yet?

: to cause (a signal) to go out

The pilot sent out a distress signal.

: to cause (light, heat, etc.) to move outward from a source

The coals sent out a reddish glow.

: to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing

The plant began to send out its shoots.

Examples of send out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Like every publication that has ever existed, Rolling Stone has thrown its share of editorial curveballs that didn’t quite make it over the plate — from sending out free roach clips to readers in 1968 to putting the very hairy band Blind Melon on the cover, completely naked, in 1993. —

Rolling Stone, 24 June 2024 In recent days, arts organizations in South Florida have sent out alerts to their supporters, some of which were defiant in tone and others pleading with supporters to dig deeper into their pockets and increase contributions. —

Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024 If applicable, a Feather Alert is then sent out within the geographical area requested by law enforcement. —

Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 20 June 2024 After sending out a call for the public’s help, the department made an announcement about the case on Tuesday. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for send out

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