Definition of dispatch

noun (n)

• an official report (usually sent in haste) (noun.communication)

  Synonym: communique, despatch
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of sending off something (noun.act)

  Synonym: despatch, shipment
  

  source: wordnet30
• the property of being prompt and efficient (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: despatch, expedition, expeditiousness
  

  Example:
  It was done with dispatch.
  

  source: wordnet30
• killing a person or animal (noun.act)

  Synonym: despatch
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of sending a message or messenger in haste or on important business. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• send away towards a designated goal (verb.motion)

  Synonym: despatch, send off
  

  source: wordnet30
• complete or carry out (verb.social)

  Synonym: complete, discharge
  

  source: wordnet30
• kill intentionally and with premeditation (verb.social)

  Synonym: bump off, hit, murder, off, polish off, remove, slay
  

  source: wordnet30
• dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently (verb.social)

  Example:
  He dispatched the task he was assigned.
  

  source: wordnet30
• kill without delay (verb.contact)

  Example:
  The traitor was dispatched by the conspirators.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To make haste; to conclude an affair; to finish a matter of business. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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