to send out
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to send something by mail (e.g., post, email, text message, social media message, etc.)
to widely distribute something from a central point
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “Have you sent out the wedding invitations yet?”
“Of course! I sent them all out last week.”
(definition 1) “Her parents have children living in multiple countries: Canada, Mexico, France, and Germany. So, they have to make sure that they send out their Christmas presents before December if they want them to arrive at their children's homes in time for the holiday.”
(definition 2) “After their plane crashed onto a deserted island, the survivors sent out a smoke signal to call for help.”
Have you ever sent something out? What was it and why did you send it out? Practice using this phrasal verb by sharing with me your answers in the comments below.
