Definition of 'dispatch'

Noun

1. an official report (usually sent in haste)
      Synonyms: despatch communique
2. the act of sending off something
      Synonyms: despatch shipment
3. the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"
      Synonyms: despatch expedition expeditiousness
4. killing a person or animal
      Synonyms: despatch

Verb

1. send away towards a designated goal
      Synonyms: despatch send off
2. complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
      Synonyms: discharge complete
3. kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
      Synonyms: murder slay hit bump off off polish off remove
4. dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently; "He dispatched the task he was assigned"
5. kill without delay; "the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"

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