Meaning 1formal · 90%
To officially send a person or group elsewhere for an assignment, function, or limited period.
Natural examples
Die Regierung entsandte eine Delegation zu den Verhandlungen.
Das Unternehmen entsendet Fachkräfte für sechs Monate ins Ausland.
Die Organisation entsandte zusätzliches Personal in das Krisengebiet.
Usage note
Entsenden is more official than schicken and is used for institutional assignments, delegations, and work postings abroad.
Useful combinations
— to dispatch a delegation