fetch

6 definitions • 9 examples

to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:

[ + two objects ] Could you fetch me my glasses from the other room, please?

I have to fetch my mother from the station.

fetch something for someone Shall I fetch some tea for you?

to be sold for a particular amount of money:

The paintings fetched over a million dollars.

The house didn't fetch as much as she was hoping it would.

to hit someone with the hand:

I fetched him a smart blow on the ear!

to play a game with a dog that involves throwing something for it to run after and bring back to you:

I had to teach our new dog how to play fetch.

to go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back:

[ I ] She’s been teaching the dog to fetch (= get a stick or ball that is thrown and bring it back).

to be sold for a price:

The collection of paintings fetched over a million dollars.