ALL meanings of despatch
des·patch
D d - abbreviation DESPATCH dispatch 3
- noun despatch Alternative form of dispatch (see also Wikipedia's Mentioned in Despatches). 1
- verb with object despatch to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc. 1
- verb with object despatch to dismiss (a person), as after an audience. 1
- verb with object despatch to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched. 1
- verb with object despatch to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily. 1
- verb without object despatch Archaic. to hasten; be quick. 1
- noun despatch the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination. 1
- noun despatch the act of putting to death; killing; execution. 1
- noun despatch prompt or speedy transaction, as of business. 1
- noun despatch expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch. 1
- noun despatch Commerce. a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc. a conveyance or organization for the expeditious transmission of goods, money, etc. 1
- noun despatch a written message sent with speed. 1
- noun despatch an official communication sent by special messenger. 1
- noun despatch Journalism. a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency. 1
- idioms despatch mentioned in dispatches, British. honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service. 1
- verb despatch Alternative form of dispatch. 0