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to send back
[phrase form: send]
01
to pass a legal case or issue to another committee, authority, or court for further examination or decision
Example
The judge decided to send the case back to the lower court for a more detailed review.
They had to send the issue back to the committee for further discussion.
The higher court may send the lawsuit back to the district court for additional evidence.
02
to return an item to its initial owner or sender, typically due to dissatisfaction or mismatch
Example
I had to send the damaged product back to the manufacturer for a refund.
She sent back the clothing that did n't fit properly to the online store.
The store allowed me to send back the wrong order and shipped the correct one.
03
to evoke memories and remind someone of a previous time or experience in the past
Example
The sight of the old car sent him back to the days when he used to own one just like it.
The sound of the ocean waves sends us back to our honeymoon on the beach.
The taste of her homemade cookies sent us back to holidays spent at grandma's.
