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to send out
[phrase form: send]
Examples
They sent out newsletters to subscribers to keep them updated on the latest news.
The school sent report cards out to the parents at the end of the semester.
02
to emit something, such as light, sound, or a signal
Transitive: to send out a wave or signal
Examples
The lighthouse sends out a powerful beam of light to guide ships safely.
The radio tower sends out signals that can be received by all nearby radios.
03
(of a plant) to begin to grow new parts, such as roots or shoots
Transitive: to send out new offshoot
Examples
The tree sends out new branches, providing shade and shelter for the wildlife.
The cactus sends out tiny offshoots that eventually become new plants.
