English dictionary
dispatch
nounPronunciation
dəˈspætʃ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of sending off something
noun
- killing a person or animal
noun
- the property of being prompt and efficient
noun
- an official report (usually sent in haste)
verb
- kill without delay
verb
- send away towards a designated goal
verb
- dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
verb
- kill intentionally and with premeditation
verb
- complete or carry out
Example sentences
it was done with dispatch
the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators
He dispatched the task he was assigned
The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
discharge one's duties