What is the meaning of indent?

noun

• An order for goods to be exported or imported.
• The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line.
  • synonyms: indentation, indention, indenture

verb

• Set in from the margin.
  • usage: "Indent the paragraphs of a letter"
• Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication.
  • usage: "indent the documents"
• Make a depression into.
  • usage: "The bicycle dented my car"
  • synonyms: dent
• Notch the edge of or make jagged.
• Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant.
  • usage: "an indentured servant"
  • synonyms: indenture