Meaning of dispatch in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈspætʃ/

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  1. Verb

    dispatch

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar‘expedite’, from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar‘hinder’

    Definitions

    1. send away towards a designated goal

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  2. 2. complete or carry out

    Examples

    • « discharge one's duties »
  3. 3. kill intentionally and with premeditation

    Examples

    • « The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered »

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  4. 4. dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

    Examples

    • « He dispatched the task he was assigned »

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  5. 5. kill without delay

    Examples

    • « the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators »

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  6. Noun

    dispatch

    Definitions

    1. an official report (usually sent in haste)

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  7. 2. the act of sending off something

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  8. 3. the property of being prompt and efficient

    Examples

    • « it was done with dispatch »
  9. 4. killing a person or animal

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