| Front | dispatch |
|---|---|
| Back | dis•patch (BrE also des•patch ) verb, noun BrE /dɪˈspætʃ/ NAmE /dɪˈspætʃ/ verb verb forms word origin example bank 1 ~ sb/sth (to…) (formal) to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose Troops have been dispatched to the area. A courier was dispatched to collect the documents. 2 ~ sth (to sb/sth) (formal) to send a letter, package or message somewhere Goods are dispatched within 24 hours of your order reaching us. 3 ~ sb/sth (formal) to deal or finish with sb/sth quickly and completely He dispatched the younger player in straight sets. 4 ~ sb/sth (old-fashioned) to kill a person or an animal noun word origin example bank 1 [uncountable] (formal) the act of sending sb/sth somewhere More food supplies are ready for immediate dispatch. 2 [countable] a message or report sent quickly from one military officer to another or between government officials The latest dispatch was held up for three hours at the border. He was mentioned in dispatches (= for brave acts in war). 3 [countable] a report sent to a newspaper by a journalist who is working in a foreign country dispatches from the war zone with diˈspatch (formal) quickly and efficiently He carries out his duties with efficiency and dispatch. |
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