diff --git a/lua/nvterm/terminal.lua b/lua/nvterm/terminal.lua
index 48a24ab..78e948c 100644
--- a/lua/nvterm/terminal.lua
+++ b/lua/nvterm/terminal.lua
@@ -72,11 +72,16 @@ local call_and_restore = function(fn, opts)
   vim.cmd(mode)
 end
 
-nvterm.send = function(cmd, type)
+nvterm.send = function(cmd, type, focus)
   if not cmd then
     return
   end
-  call_and_restore(ensure_and_send, { cmd, type })
+
+  if not focus then
+    call_and_restore(ensure_and_send, { cmd, type })
+  else
+    ensure_and_send(cmd, type)
+  end
 end
 
 nvterm.hide_term = function(term)
@@ -152,7 +157,6 @@ nvterm.toggle_all_terms = function()
   end
 end
 
-
 nvterm.close_all_terms = function()
   for _, buf in ipairs(nvterm.list_active_terms "buf") do
     vim.cmd("bd! " .. tostring(buf))