send word send word {v. phr.} To send notification to; advise. When his father fell seriously ill, we sent word to Mike to come home as quickly as possible. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment