Send back: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when you want to send something to its original place or someone, often in casual or everyday situations.

• I need to send back this shirt because it doesn't fit me.
• If you don't like the meal, you can send it back to the kitchen.

Used in both formal and informal contexts to send something back to its original place. It can refer to both physical items and intangible things like favors or visits.

• You should return those library books before they are overdue.
• I will return to this city someday.

Used mainly for transporting goods over a longer distance, especially when involving shipping companies or large quantities.

• We need to ship back the unused materials to the supplier.
• Due to the defect, we had to ship back the entire order.

More formal and often used in organizational or business contexts when referring to sending something back with efficiency or urgency.

• The company had to dispatch back the defective products to the manufacturer.
• Please dispatch back the signed contract as soon as possible.

Used when returning an item, message, or information to someone. Often used in contexts involving correcting or rejecting something.

• I had to send back the defective product
• If you finish the report, please send it back to me for review

Used for reacting to a question, request, or situation. It can be used in formal and informal contexts.

• Her response to the job offer was enthusiastic
• We are waiting for a response from the client

Used when answering a question, comment, or message. Generally, it is a response to communication.

• Please reply to the email as soon as you can
• He replied to her question with a smile

Used when providing opinions or comments about work, performance, a product, or service in order to improve it. Often solicited and constructive.

• The manager asked for feedback on the new training program
• Your feedback was very helpful in making improvements