WordValedispatch
to send off promptly
In more detail
1. (verb) to send someone or something to a place for a specific purpose
2. (verb) to deal with something quickly and efficiently
3. (noun) the sending of someone or something to a place
4. (noun) a message or report sent quickly
Examples
- 1. The company dispatched a repair technician to fix the broken machine.
- 2. She dispatched all her homework in less than an hour.
- 3. The dispatch of emergency services was delayed by traffic.
How to use dispatch
Dispatch as a verb means to send someone or something purposefully to a destination, or to deal with a task quickly and efficiently. It is more formal than 'send' and often appears in military, emergency services, and business contexts. The noun refers either to the act of sending or to an official message or report sent urgently.
Common phrases
- dispatch troops
- dispatch a letter
- dispatch to the scene
- dispatch business
- dispatch with efficiency
- dispatch center
Synonyms
send · ship · forward · transmit · handle
Opposites
receive · withhold · retain
Word family
dispatcher (noun) · dispatched (adjective) · dispatching (verb form)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse dispatch (to send for a purpose) with distribute (to give out to multiple recipients), or they use it as a noun when a more common word like 'message' would be clearer in informal contexts.
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