dispatch

/dɪspˈæt‍ʃ/

/dɪˈspætʃ/

[verb] [noun]

to dispatch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

kill intentionally and with premeditation

synonyms : bump off

to send a person or thing somewhere because of a specific reason or aim

synonyms : send off

complete or carry out

synonyms : complete

discharge

kill without delay

dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

Dispatch

[NOUN]

a newspaper report, usually sent from another town or a foreign country, often on a military-related matter

synonyms : communique

the act of sending off something

synonyms : despatch

shipment

killing a person or animal

synonyms : despatch

the property of being prompt and efficient

synonyms : despatch

expedition

expeditiousness

Examples

1. Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche.

2. The operator will dispatch a vehicle.

3. His powerful jaws and large canine teeth quickly dispatched this eastern rosella.

4. "Operator, give me dispatch."

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