indent indent /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/

noun

1. The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line  ( indent , indentation , indention , indenture )
   the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
   
2. [British] An order for goods to be exported or imported  ( indent [British] )
   an order for goods to be exported or imported
   

verb

1. Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant  ( indent , indenture )
   bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
    An indentured servant
   an indentured servant
   
2. Notch the edge of or make jagged  ( indent )
   notch the edge of or make jagged
   
3. Make a depression into  ( indent , dent )
   make a depression into
    The bicycle dented my car
   The bicycle dented my car
   
4. Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication  ( indent )
   cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
    Indent the documents
   indent the documents
   
5. Set in from the margin  ( indent )
   set in from the margin
    Indent the paragraphs of a letter
   Indent the paragraphs of a letter