send (something) on
send (something) on
To forward or pass on something, especially documents or mail. I heard you're looking for a new IT specialist—let me send on the resume of a guy I know. Please send our mail on to the new address.
See also: on, send
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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.
See also: on, send
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
send on
1. 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]
See also: on, send
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- post
- post (something) to (one)
- post to
- posting
- mail (something) in
- mail it in
- write away
- write away for
- mail from some place
- snail mail