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Phrasal Verb - sending for

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

A phrasal verb meaning to request or order something, usually something that is not immediately available, to be sent to a particular place. It implies that the person or organization being sent to will pick up the item or that the item will be shipped to the requestor.

Examples

No.Example
1I need to send for some new parts for my car.
2Can you send for some more stationery, please?
3The customer sent for a larger size shirt.
4The post office will send for your parcel if you give them the tracking number.
5The company sent for a team of consultants to help with the project.
6I'll send for a taxi to pick us up from the station.
7The hospital sent for an ambulance to transport the patient.
8The police sent for backup when they received a distress call.
9The school sent for a replacement textbook for a student.
10The travel agent can send for your plane tickets and hotel reservations.

Phrasal Verb - Laying Up

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Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Laying Up

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Definition

Laying up is a phrasal verb that means to prepare something, especially a sports team or a ship, for a period of inactivity or protection, often by storing it in a suitable place. It can also mean to save or put aside money for future use.

Examples

No.Example
1The football team is laying up for the winter season.
2The captain ordered the crew to lay up the ship for repairs.
3I'm laying up some money each month for my retirement.
4The injured player will be laying up for several weeks.
5The company is laying up its workers due to financial difficulties.
6We need to lay up the boat for the winter to prevent damage.
7The golfer laid up his shot to avoid the water hazard.
8The pilot laid up the plane for maintenance and inspections.
9The hiker laid up in a cave to rest and recover from injuries.
10The investor laid up his profits in a savings account.