1. spaces or gaps set in from the margin in text
2. dents or depressions in a surface

1. to set text or lines in from the margin
2. to make a dent or depression in something

Examples

• She indents the first line of each paragraph.
• The word processor automatically indents bulleted lists.
• The hammer indents the metal surface.
• His shoe indents the soft mud.
• The paragraph indents make the text easier to read.
• Small indents covered the car’s hood after the hailstorm.
• Check the indents in your essay formatting.