sending
ˈsɛndɪŋ
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Definition of sending - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
dispatchact of causing something to go somewhere
  • The sending of the package was delayed.
dispatching transmission
2.
communicationTECH.process of transmitting a message or signalTECH.
  • The sending of the email failed.
conveyance dispatch transmission

Adjective

1.
in transitin the process of being sent
  • The sending package is on its way.
dispatching forwarding
2.
initiatingcausing to be sent
  • The sending device is transmitting data.
dispatching transmitting
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used to say something is affecting me in a strong funny way
Her dramatic text messages, it's sending me.

Origin of sending

Old English, sendan (to send) + -

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communication device
device used for talking by sending and receiving sound signals
commerce
cost of sending goods by mail or courier
mail delivery
using the mail system for sending or receiving
care ofprep.
mail
used on addresses when sending something via another person or place
technology
user profile on an email service for sending and receiving messages
act
the act of sending goods to another country
postal system
the system for sending letters and packages
transportation
the act of sending goods by any form of transport

Examples of sending in a sentence

  • She handled the sending of invitations for the wedding.
  • The sending of the signal was delayed.
  • Successful sending of the message was confirmed.
  • The sending letter should arrive tomorrow.
  • The sending documents are being processed.
  • The sending unit failed to deliver the message.

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  1. French:envoi, expédié, ...
  2. German:Versand, versendend, ...
  3. Italian:invio, in spedizione, ...
  4. Spanish:envío, enviado, ...
  5. Portuguese:envio, a ser enviado, ...
  6. Chinese:派送, 发送中的, ...
  7. Japanese:発送, 発送中の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِرْسَال, مُرْسَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁלִיחָה, בִּשְׁלִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:отправка, отправляемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відправлення, відправлений, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेषण, भेजा जा रहा, ...
send
sɛnd
sent

Definition of send - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
dispatchcause to go or be taken to a particular destination
  • He decided to send the package overnight..
dispatch transmit
2.
assignmentassign someone to a specific place for a job
  • The company will send a representative to negotiate..
assign dispatch
3.
resultbring someone to a certain condition
  • The news sent him into shock.
4.
thrillUSexcite or delight someone intenselyUS
  • The concert really sent the audience.
elate thrill
5.
communicationTECH.transmit a message by radioTECH.
  • They will send the signal at noon.
broadcast transmit
6.
climbingTECH.USmake a successful ascent of a climbing routeTECH.US
  • He sent the hardest route in the gym.
ascend climb
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forward information or items to others
He decided to send around the email to his team.
move something from higher to lower place
The crane will send down the materials.
cause something to move through the air quickly
The strong wind sent the papers flying.
deliver something by mail or courier
Please send in your application by Friday.
convey affection to someone on behalf of another
She asked me to send her love to you.
request an item by mail or online
She decided to send away for the catalog.

Origin of send

Old English, sendan (to send)

Examples of send in a sentence

  • They plan to send the invitations next week.
  • They will send her to the new office.
  • The army decided to send troops.
  • The long delay sent us into a panic.
  • That insult sent her into tears.
  • The thrilling movie sent the viewers into a frenzy.

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  1. French:envoyer, dépêcher, ...
  2. German:senden, schicken, ...
  3. Italian:inviare, ridurre, ...
  4. Spanish:mandar, destinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:mandar, deixar, ...
  6. Chinese:寄, 派遣, ...
  7. Japanese:送る, 派遣する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْسَلَ, أَوْفَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹחַ, לִשְׁלוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:отправить, направлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відправити, доводити, ...
  12. Hindi:भेजना, पहुँचा देना, ...

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