send back

• Etwas an den Absender oder an den ursprünglichen Ort zurückschicken, oft weil es nicht gebraucht wird, defekt ist oder umgetauscht werden soll.

To return something to its original sender or place, typically because it is unwanted, defective, or needs to be exchanged.

1. Return an itemA2formal

   To return something to its original place or sender, often because it is unsatisfactory or incorrect.

   Ware zurücksenden

   • I had to send back the shirt because it was too small.
   • The restaurant sent back the dish because it was undercooked.
   • She sent back the package to the online store.

2. Order to returnB1formal

   To instruct someone to go back to a place or to return something.

   Zurückschicken

   • The manager sent the employee back to the office for the documents.
   • The teacher sent the student back to the library to find the book.
   • The general sent the troops back to base.