send back

• Devolver algo ao remetente ou ao lugar de origem, geralmente por não ser mais necessário, por defeito ou por necessidade de troca.

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.

   Devolver item

   • 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.

   Mandar de volta

   • 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.