Send on an errand Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
SEND on an AIR-und
sˈɛnd/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
SEND on an EH-rund
Definition
To ask or tell someone to go out to do a small task, such as buying something or delivering a message.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal or neutral; often used for minor tasks, especially by someone in authority (parent, boss) to a child or subordinate. Common collocations: 'send someone on an errand', 'run errands'. Not used for important assignments.
Spanish: enviar a hacer un recado - mandar a hacer una diligenciaPortuguese (BR): mandar para fazer um recado - enviar para uma tarefaPortuguese (PT): mandar fazer um recado - enviar numa tarefaChinese (Simplified): 派去跑腿 - 派去办事Chinese (Traditional): 派去跑腿 - 派去辦事Hindi: किसी काम से भेजनाArabic: يرسله لقضاء حاجةBengali: কাজে পাঠানোRussian: послать по делу - отправить на поручениеJapanese: お使いに行かせるVietnamese: sai đi làm việc vặt - sai đi mua đồKorean: 심부름을 보내다Turkish: birini bir işe yollamak - birini bir iş için göndermekUrdu: کسی کو کام پر بھیجناIndonesian: menyuruh menjalankan tugas kecil - menyuruh pergi membeli sesuatu
Example Sentences
The teacher sent Tom on an errand during lunch.
basic
Can you send me on an errand to the store?
basic
His mother often sends him on errands after school.
basic
"I'll be back soon, Mom just sent me on an errand for milk."
natural
My boss always sends me on errands when he's too busy.
natural
She doesn't mind being sent on an errand if it helps her friends.
natural