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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
Examples
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.
02
to return an item to its initial owner or sender, typically due to dissatisfaction or mismatch
Examples
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.
03
to evoke memories and remind someone of a previous time or experience in the past
Examples
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.
