send for sb/sth phr v [T] 1 to send a message asking someone to come to you 派人去叫，去请: She sent for the doctor. 她派人去请医生了。 2 also 又作 send off/away for to ask or write for something to be sent to you by mail （写信）要求邮寄: Send now for your free catalogue. 请立即来函索取免费的商品目录。