dispatch
/dəˈspætʃ/ · dəˈspætʃ
noun
- 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. The diplomat sent a dispatch to the embassy with the latest news from the negotiations.
- The act of doing something quickly. We must act with dispatch in this matter, as every minute counts.
- A mission by an emergency response service, typically attend to an emergency in the field. The fire department dispatched a team to the scene of the fire immediately.
verb
- To send (a shipment) with promptness. The company will dispatch the package to you within 24 hours.
- To send (a person) away hastily. The manager dispatched the employee to another department without explanation.
- To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer. The ambassador dispatched a message to the foreign minister with the latest developments.
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Did you know? The word 'dispatch' has been used in various contexts, including military, diplomacy, and business, highlighting its importance in conveying messages and taking swift action.