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1. Summon someone, request that someone come, as in She sent for all the children when their father lay dying. [Late 1500s] 2. Order a delivery of something, as in The king sent for a bottle of wine. Also see SEND AWAY, def. 2; SEND OUT, def. 2.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): send someone for someone or something
to cause someone to go and get someone or something. • Please send Jerry for the doctor. This is an emergency. • Could you send someone for pizza?, Phrase(s): send for someone or something
to make a request that someone or something be brought. • Mr. Franklin sent for his secretary. • I think we should send for an ambulance.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs