dispatch

B1
Pronunciation
/dəˈspætʃ/
/dɪˈspætʃ/
/dɪˈspætʃ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.

2 Definition

The act of doing something quickly.

Synonyms
haste hurry rapidity
Example Sentences
  • We must act with dispatch in this matter.
3 Definition

A mission by an emergency response service, typically attend to an emergency in the field.

4 Definition

The passing on of a message for further processing, especially via a dispatch table.

5 Definition

A dismissal.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To send (a shipment) with promptness.

2 Definition

To send (a person) away hastily.

3 Definition

To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer.

4 Definition

To send (a journalist) to a place in order to report.

5 Definition

To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.

6 Definition

To rid; to free.

7 Definition

To destroy quickly and efficiently.

8 Definition

To pass on for further processing, especially via a dispatch table (often with to).

9 Definition

To hurry.

10 Definition

To deprive.