1in·dent 
/ɪnˈdɛnt/ verb
in·dents; in·dent·ed; in·dent·ing /ɪnˈdɛnt/ verb 1 : to start (one or more lines of text) farther to the right than other lines of text [+ obj] ▪ The first line of each paragraph should be indented. [no obj] ▪ Don't forget to indent when starting a new paragraph. ; also [+ obj] : to end (one or more lines of text) farther to the left than other lines of text
▪ The second paragraph is indented from the right margin. 2 [+ obj] : to make the edge of (something) go sharply inward : to create an indentation in (something)
▪ Many tiny inlets indent the coast. [=there are many tiny inlets along the coast] 3 [no obj] Brit : to order something from the person or place that can supply it
▪ We indented (on headquarters) for supplies.
▪ The second paragraph is indented from the right margin.
▪ Many tiny inlets indent the coast. [=there are many tiny inlets along the coast]
▪ We indented (on headquarters) for supplies.
— in·dent·ed adjective [more indented; most indented]
▪ an indented paragraph ▪ deeply indented leaves ▪ an indented coastline
▪ an indented paragraph ▪ deeply indented leaves ▪ an indented coastline
