send on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To introduce (a substitute) into the game.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Blackburn's reaction to Newcastle's dominance was to send on Morten Gamst Pedersen and Jason Roberts at the break but Newcastle started the half as they ended it - in the ascendancy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “send on” mean?
To introduce (a substitute) into the game.
Is “send on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.