Dispatch - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the act of sending off something (syn: despatch, shipment)
- the property of being prompt and efficient (syn: despatch, expedition)
verb
- complete or carry out (syn: complete, discharge)
- kill intentionally and with premeditation (syn: bump off, hit, murder, off, polish off, remove, slay)
- dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
Extra examples
Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the area.
The hotel dispatched a limo to pick us up from the airport.
He dispatched the guard with one bullet.
The general sent a dispatch to headquarters.
He requested the immediate dispatch of supplies.
The reporter sent many dispatches from the war zone.
The dispatch of the task force is purely a contingency measure.
The goods are dispatched from a warehouse.
And then after many torments he was dispatched with a dagger.
I must dispatch my errand and be off.
A reporter was dispatched to Naples to cover the riot.
Goods are normally dispatched within 24 hours.
She dispatched (=beat) her opponent 6-2, 6-1.
Is it possible to dispatch some UN troops into the country?
The firm will dispatch the goods to London.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: dispatch
he/she/it: dispatches
present participle: dispatching
past tense: dispatched
past participle: dispatched
singular: dispatch
plural: dispatches
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