Send back: meaning, definitions and examples

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send back

 

[ ˈsɛnd bæk ]

Context #1

communication

To cause something to go somewhere, usually by post

Synonyms

dispatch back, return, ship back

Examples of usage

  • I need to send back this package to the sender.
  • Please send back the documents as soon as possible.
Context #2

communication

A reply to a message or communication

Synonyms

feedback, reply, response

Examples of usage

  • I'm still waiting for a send back from the customer regarding our proposal.
  • The send back from the editor was positive.

Translations

Translations of the word "send back" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enviar de volta

🇮🇳 वापस भेजना

🇩🇪 zurückschicken

🇮🇩 mengirim kembali

🇺🇦 відправити назад

🇵🇱 odesłać

🇯🇵 送り返す

🇫🇷 renvoyer

🇪🇸 enviar de vuelta

🇹🇷 geri göndermek

🇰🇷 돌려보내다

🇸🇦 إعادة الإرسال

🇨🇿 odeslat zpět

🇸🇰 poslať späť

🇨🇳 退回

🇸🇮 poslati nazaj

🇮🇸 senda til baka

🇰🇿 кері қайтару

🇬🇪 უკან გაგზავნა

🇦🇿 geri göndərmək

🇲🇽 enviar de vuelta

Word origin

The term 'send back' originated from the combination of 'send' and 'back', indicating the action of returning something to its original location or sender. The phrase has been commonly used in communication and postal services, reflecting the concept of sending something in reverse.