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to send back
To send something you have received (e.g., by post) back to the sender because it does not fit, you do not like it, or it is faulty.
Das bestellte T-Shirt war zu klein, also habe ich es zurückgeschickt.
The T-shirt I ordered was too small, so I sent it back.
'Zurückschicken' (to send back) is a separable verb. The prefix 'zurück' comes at the end of the sentence in a main clause. In the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' stands between the prefix and the verb.
Ich schicke das Paket morgen zurück.
I will send the package back tomorrow.
The word consists of 'zurück' (back) and 'schicken' (to send). So the meaning is literally 'to send something back to the sender'.
Die Ware war beschädigt, deshalb habe ich sie sofort zurückgeschickt.
The goods were damaged, so I sent them back immediately.
This meaning is almost always used in the context of online shopping or postal delivery. Typical objects are 'ein Paket' (a package), 'die Ware' (the goods), 'eine Bestellung' (an order), or 'ein Produkt' (a product).
Die Hose passt nicht, die muss ich leider zurückschicken.
The pants don't fit; unfortunately, I have to send them back.
When a person is 'zurückgeschickt' (sent back), this often has an official or authoritative character. It is used, for example, in the context of authorities, police, or at entrances (e.g., a club or event).
Da er keinen Ausweis hatte, wurde er an der Grenze zurückgeschickt.
Since he had no ID, he was sent back at the border.
to attribute / to lead back
'zurückführen' and 'zurückschicken' both describe someone or something returning to an earlier place. 'Zurückführen' means that you bring or guide someone or something back yourself. 'Zurückschicken' means that you send something back to the sender by post or transport, or that you tell a person to go back. The words can be confused because both express a return. The important difference is: with 'zurückführen', you accompany or guide; with 'zurückschicken', you send something away or instruct someone to go back.
Sie schickt die Jacke zurück, weil sie zu klein ist.
She sends the jacket back because it is too small.
Der Fahrer führt den Wagen nach der Reparatur zur Werkstatt zurück.
The driver takes the car back to the workshop after the repair.