| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
send off [send ɒf] | to send something by post or electronically |
Other meanings
- to say goodbye to someone leaving
- to officially remove a player from a sports game
- to dispatch someone with a task or message
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "send off"
- I need to send off this form today.
- We went to the airport to send off our friend.
- The referee sent off two players for fighting.
- He was sent off to deliver the message.
Features of Using "send off"
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In sports, “send off” means ejecting a player. As a farewell, it often implies emotion or ceremony. In administrative use, it means mailing or dispatching something.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb send
send out
to distribute or dispatch something (e.g., letters, invitations, troops)
send forward
to send something on to another person or place for action or consideration
send back
return something to the place or person it came from
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb send, including its forms and usage.