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Definition & Meaning of "dispatch"in English

to dispatch
01

to send someone or something promptly to a particular destination or for a particular purpose 

Transitive: to dispatch sb somewhere
Ditransitive: to dispatch sb to do sth
to dispatch definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
dispatch
3rd person singular
dispatches
Present participle
dispatching
Past simple
dispatched
Past participle
dispatched
Examples
The control center dispatches technicians throughout the city. 
02

to eliminate or put an end to someone or something with swift and decisive action 

Transitive: to dispatch sb/sth
to dispatch definition and meaning
Examples
The soldier dispatched the enemy with a single shot. 
03

to handle or complete something promptly and effectively 

Transitive: to dispatch a task
Examples
The skilled negotiator dispatched the difficult contract negotiations in just a few hours. 
Dispatch
01

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

Formal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
dispatches

What is a "dispatch"?

A dispatch is a report or message, often sent by a journalist, correspondent, or other individual, that provides important information about an event or situation. Dispatches are typically sent quickly to deliver news or updates from a specific location, such as from the scene of a breaking news story, an ongoing event, or a distant area. They are often associated with news organizations and can be delivered via telegraph, email, or other communication methods. Dispatches are known for being concise and factual, aiming to inform readers as soon as possible with the most relevant details.

Examples
The war correspondent filed a detailed dispatch from the front lines. 
02

the act of sending off something 

Examples
The storm delayed the dispatch of relief supplies. 
03

killing a person or animal 

Examples
The ranger ensured the swift dispatch of the injured wolf. 
04

the property of being prompt and efficient 

Formal
Examples
The clerk processed our documents with dispatch. 

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