Definitions for dispatch

Definitions for (noun) dispatch

Main entry: dispatch, despatch, shipment

Definition: the act of sending off something


Main entry: despatch, dispatch

Definition: killing a person or animal


Main entry: expedition, expeditiousness, despatch, dispatch

Definition: the property of being prompt and efficient

Usage: it was done with dispatch


Main entry: communique, despatch, dispatch

Definition: an official report (usually sent in haste)


Definitions for (verb) dispatch

Main entry: dispatch

Definition: kill without delay

Usage: the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators


Main entry: send off, despatch, dispatch

Definition: send away towards a designated goal


Main entry: dispatch

Definition: dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

Usage: He dispatched the task he was assigned


Main entry: slay, dispatch, polish off, remove, bump off, hit, off, murder

Definition: kill intentionally and with premeditation

Usage: The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered


Main entry: discharge, dispatch, complete

Definition: complete or carry out

Usage: discharge one's duties


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