dispatch

Speech parts

1. dispatch - Noun

2. dispatch - Verb

Meaning

To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.

To rid; to free.

To get rid of by sending off; to send away hastily.

To send off or away; -- particularly applied to sending off messengers, messages, letters, etc., on special business, and implying haste.

To send out of the world; to put to death.

To make haste; to conclude an affair; to finish a matter of business.

The act of sending a message or messenger in haste or on important business.

Any sending away; dismissal; riddance.

The finishing up of a business; speedy performance, as of business; prompt execution; diligence; haste.

A message dispatched or sent with speed; especially, an important official letter sent from one public officer to another; -- often used in the plural; as, a messenger has arrived with dispatches for the American minister; naval or military dispatches.

A message transmitted by telegraph.

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The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered Source: Internet

discharge one's duties Source: Internet

it was done with dispatch Source: Internet

the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators Source: Internet

He dispatched the task he was assigned Source: Internet

About 15 minutes after the initial emergency dispatch, police were attempting to contact the suspect. Source: Internet

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