send

A2 · Elementary

v. to tell or ask someone to go to a certain place.

v. to order, request, or cause a person to go to a specific destination for a particular purpose.

“The teacher had to send the student to the office for talking.”

“The government decided to send a special envoy to the region to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the border dispute.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Slang

v. to do something with a lot of energy and without worrying about the risk.

v. to perform an action, especially in extreme sports or social situations, with total commitment and disregard for safety.

“The mountain biker decided to just send it down the steep hill.”

“Despite the treacherous conditions on the final pitch, the climber chose to send it, reaching the summit just as the sun began to set.”

C1 · Advanced Music Slang · British English

v. to insult or criticize someone in a recorded song.

v. to target a specific individual with insults or 'disses' within a musical track, typically in rap or grime.

“The rapper decided to send for his rival in his latest track.”

“The underground scene was buzzing after the artist released a surprise record specifically designed to send for the reigning champion.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Informal

n. the act of finishing a difficult climbing path without falling.

n. a successful ascent of a climbing route, particularly in sport climbing or bouldering, without resting on the rope.

“It was a clean send, and the whole crowd cheered for him.”

“After weeks of projecting the route, she finally achieved a clean send on her first attempt of the morning.”