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dispatch
noun
verb
The act of sending off something
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dəˈspætʃ
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noun
The act of sending off something
noun
Killing a person or animal
noun
The property of being prompt and efficient
“It was done with dispatch”
noun
An official report (usually sent in haste)
verb
Kill without delay
“The traitor was dispatched by the conspirators”
verb
Send away towards a designated goal
verb
Dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
“He dispatched the task he was assigned”
verb
Kill intentionally and with premeditation
“The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”
verb
Complete or carry out
“Discharge one's duties”
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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
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