send back
To return something to the person or place it came from.
Meanings
To return a product, letter, or item to its point of origin, typically because it is defective, unwanted, or incorrect.
"The dress didn't fit, so she sent it back and asked for a refund."
To order a person to return to a previous location.
"The general sent the troops back to base after the mission was completed."
In a restaurant: to return food to the kitchen because it is unsatisfactory.
"I had to send the steak back because it was completely raw in the middle."
Commonly used in retail contexts (sending defective items back) and restaurant settings (sending a dish back to the kitchen). Also used in political contexts regarding deportation or repatriation.
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