Wiktionary
vb. (context idiomatic English) To give notification; to inform, especially through a message.
WordNet
v. give information or notice to; "I advised him that the rent was due" [syn: advise, notify, give notice, apprise, apprize]
Usage examples of "send word".
The King therefore sent his spies to keep watch over the foe, to see what he was doing and to send word of his every movement.
He offered Esmay a chance to send word home to Altiplano, but she declined at first.
If you want to go someplace, like a warm seaside cottage, you send word and I’.
Lycon is to take orders from you, N'Sumu, and if the beastcatcher objects to being placed under your command, send word to Crispinus here.
Did the Admiral send word, or the Spirit of Man of the Stars inform you personally?
Heidi suggested that they should first write to grandmamma, to whom they had promised to send word every day, for grandmamma had not felt sure whether it would in the long run suit Clara's health to remain up the mountain, or if she would continue to enjoy herself there.