词汇 | send someone on |
释义 | Idiom send someone onsend (someone) on (something) to cause someone to do something.He'll give Rufus some money and send him on a dozen errands.The troubles of modern life have sent many people on a search for spiritual peace. Related vocabulary: send someone on their waysend (one) on (something)To instruct, order, or cause one to go somewhere to do or accomplish something. He sent the agent on a mission deep in enemy territory. I sent him on a few errands so we could set up for his surprise party. send someone or something on (ahead) (of someone or something)to dispatch someone or something to arrive before someone or something else. I sent my personal assistant on ahead of me to get the rooms ready. Jeff sent on his luggage. send on1. Forward something, as in He's moved; I'll send on this letter to his new address. [First half of 1800s] 2. send someone on. Cause someone to go on an errand or path, as in I sent your brother on an errand but he should be back soon, or They've sent us on a wild goose chase. [Second half of 1800s] |
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