dispatch meaning and definition

DISPATCH noun

Definition of dispatch (noun)

1. an official report (usually sent in haste)
   • synonyms: communique, despatch
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

DISPATCH verb

Definition of dispatch (verb)

1. send away towards a designated goal
   • synonyms: despatch, send off
2. complete or carry out
   • "discharge one's duties"
   • synonyms: complete, discharge
3. kill intentionally and with premeditation
   • "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
   • synonyms: bump off, hit, murder, off, polish off, remove, slay
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"