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- DictionaryDis·patch/dəˈspaCH/
verb
- 1. send off to a destination or for a purpose: "he dispatched messages back to base"
- 2. deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently: "they dispatched the opposition"
noun
- 1. the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose: "a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force"
- 2. an official report on state or military affairs: "in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery"
The meaning of DISPATCH is to send off or away with promptness or speed; especially : to send off on official business. How to use dispatch in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dispatch.
a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc. a conveyance or organization for the expeditious transmission of goods, money, etc. a written message sent with speed. an official communication sent by special messenger.
DISPATCH definition: 1. to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose: 2. to…. Learn more.
DISPATCH meaning: 1. to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. The act of sending off, as to a specific destination. 2. Dismissal or rejection of something regarded as unimportant or unworthy of consideration: "[his] breezy dispatch of another Establishment fiction writer" (Christopher Hitchens). 3. The act of putting to death. 4. Speed in performance or movement. See Synonyms at haste. 5. (also dĭs′păch′)
Anything that needs to be mailed, sent off, or quickly shipped needs to be dispatched. Letters, official reports, teams of police — if it has somewhere to be, you can dispatch it to get there.
Jun 2, 2024 · dispatch ( countable and uncountable, plural dispatches) A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, government official, military officer, etc.
dispatch somebody/something (formal) to deal or finish with somebody/something quickly and completely. He dispatched the younger player in straight sets. dispatch somebody/something (old-fashioned) to kill a person or an animal
[countable] a message or report sent quickly from one military officer to another or between government officials. The latest dispatch was held up for three hours at the border. He was mentioned in dispatches (= for brave acts in war). [countable] a report sent to a newspaper by a journalist who is working in a foreign country.
DISPATCH meaning: 1. to send someone or something somewhere: 2. the act of sending someone or something somewhere…. Learn more.
