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.