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send on

  1. 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]

  2. Forward something, as in He's moved; I'll send on this letter to his new address . [First half of 1800s]



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