send in
To send something to an organisation, or to order people to go into a place to deal with a problem.
Meanings
To submit a document, form, or entry to an organisation or competition.
"Make sure you send in your application before the deadline on Friday."
To order people (troops, police, specialists) to enter a place and deal with a situation.
"The government decided to send in the army to help with flood relief."
"We will send in troops to restore order if necessary."
— Widely attributed to various political press briefings; common journalistic formulation in British broadsheets
To ask someone to enter a room where others are waiting to speak to them.
"The receptionist said, 'I'll send him in as soon as the meeting ends.'"
Very common for submitting applications, entries, and complaints. Also used for deploying emergency services, military, or specialist teams.
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