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Dispatch Definition & Meaning

dispatch
noun
  1. an official report (usually sent in haste)
  2. the act of sending off something
  3. the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"
  4. killing a person or animal
verb
  1. send away towards a designated goal
  2. complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
  3. kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
  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"

"Dispatch" in song lyrics

See how dispatch is used in real songs:

  • "Makin Greene like Mitch, gives rap vocals dispatch"
    DJ Muggs f/ Dr. Dre, B-Real — Puppet Master
  • "I hear on the dispatch"
    Dream Warriors — Journey On
  • "At discuss I disjoint you disc from the dispatch"
    Eddie Ill & DL f/ Choclair, Kardinal Offishall and Y-Look — Choclair, Kardinal Offishall and Y-Look Freestyle

Words that rhyme with dispatch

Usage tips for "dispatch"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dispatch mean?
an official report (usually sent in haste) the act of sending off something the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch" killing a person or animal send away towards a designated goal complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties" kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently; "He dispatched the task he was assigned" kill without delay
What part of speech is dispatch?
Dispatch is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dispatch have?
Dispatch has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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