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ALL meanings of dispatched

dis·patch
D d
  • verb with object dispatched to dismiss (a person), as after an audience. 1
  • verb with object dispatched to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched. 1
  • verb with object dispatched to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily. 1
  • verb without object dispatched Archaic. to hasten; be quick. 1
  • noun dispatched the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination. 1
  • noun dispatched the act of putting to death; killing; execution. 1
  • noun dispatched prompt or speedy transaction, as of business. 1
  • noun dispatched expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch. 1
  • noun dispatched 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 dispatched a written message sent with speed. 1
  • noun dispatched an official communication sent by special messenger. 1
  • noun dispatched 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 dispatched mentioned in dispatches, British. honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service. 1
  • noun dispatched Simple past tense and past participle of dispatch. 1
  • verb with object dispatched to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc. 1
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