send for

mandare a chiamare

Chiedere a qualcuno di venire, di solito perché si ha bisogno del suo aiuto.

In inglese semplice: To ask someone to come, usually because you need their help.

• Please send for a doctor.
• They sent for the manager when the machine broke.
• Have you sent for someone to help?

Come si usa: send for someone (We sent for a nurse when his fever rose.)

Sinonimi: summon, call for

Espressioni comuni: send for someone, send for help, send for a doctor

ordinare, richiedere

Chiedere che qualcosa venga spedito o consegnato a sé.

In inglese semplice: To ask for something to be delivered to you.

• I sent for a catalogue.
• She sends for seeds every spring.
• Did you send for the application form?

Come si usa: send for something (You can send for a free sample online.)

Sinonimi: send away for, order

Espressioni comuni: send for something, send for a catalogue

prendere in giro, attaccare

Attaccare a parole o prendere in giro qualcuno, soprattutto in una canzone.

In inglese semplice: To attack or make fun of someone, especially in a song.

• He likes to send for other rappers.
• Her latest track sends for an old rival.
• The comedian sent for everyone in the audience.

Come si usa: send for someone (The rapper sent for his rival in a new track.)

Sinonimi: diss, mock, roast

Espressioni comuni: send for someone, send for rivals