dispatch

/dɪˈspætʃ/
noun
  1. A message or report sent quickly, especially an official communication.
    • The office manager sent a dispatch to all employees about the new policy.
    • The journalist filed a dispatch from the war zone.
    • The king received a dispatch announcing the victory.
  2. The act of sending someone or something somewhere.
    • The company handles the dispatch of goods to customers worldwide.
    • The emergency dispatch of medical supplies saved many lives.
    • The dispatch of the package was delayed due to bad weather.
  3. Speed and efficiency in doing something.
    • The team completed the project with remarkable dispatch.
    • The waiter served the meals with dispatch and a smile.
    • The firefighters acted with dispatch when the alarm sounded.
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verb
  1. To send someone or something somewhere, especially for a particular purpose.
    • The company dispatched a technician to fix the broken printer.
    • The general dispatched troops to the border to maintain security.
    • We will dispatch your order as soon as payment is received.
  2. To deal with a task or piece of work quickly and efficiently.
    • The chef dispatched the orders with impressive speed.
    • She dispatched her homework in just 20 minutes.
    • He dispatched the paperwork before lunch so he could enjoy the afternoon.
  3. To kill someone or something, often in a quick or efficient way.
    • The hunter dispatched the wounded deer with a single shot.
    • The farmer had to dispatch the injured chicken to end its suffering.
    • In the movie, the hero dispatched the villain in the final scene.
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