Dictionary definition · dispatch
noun
- an official report (usually sent in haste)
- the act of sending off something
- the property of being prompt and efficient"it was done with dispatch"
- killing a person or animal
verb
- send away towards a designated goal
- complete or carry out"discharge one's duties"
- kill intentionally and with premeditation"The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
- dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently"He dispatched the task he was assigned"
- kill without delay"the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).