Dispatch: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispatch

[ dɪˈspætʃ ]

^{Context #1}

emergency services

The act of sending someone or something out to a location to deal with an emergency situation, such as police, firefighters, or paramedics.

Synonyms

deploy, mobilize, send out

Examples of usage

The dispatch of police officers to the scene of the crime was swift and efficient.
The quick dispatch of the fire department saved the building from total destruction.

^{Context #2}

orders

To send off to a destination or for a purpose; to give orders for something to be done.

Synonyms

assign, direct, send

Examples of usage

The manager dispatched the courier to deliver the urgent package.
He dispatched his assistant to handle the paperwork.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispatch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despacho

🇮🇳 प्रेषण (pras̄aṇ)

🇩🇪 Versand

🇮🇩 pengiriman

🇺🇦 відправлення

🇵🇱 wysyłka

🇯🇵 発送 (はっそう, hassou)

🇫🇷 expédition

🇪🇸 despacho

🇹🇷 gönderim

🇰🇷 발송 (발송, balsong)

🇸🇦 إرسال (irsal)

🇨🇿 odeslání

🇸🇰 odoslanie

🇨🇳 派遣 (pàiqiǎn)

🇸🇮 pošiljanje

🇮🇸 sendi

🇰🇿 жөнелту

🇬🇪 გაგზავნა (gagzavna)

🇦🇿 göndərmə

🇲🇽 despacho

Word origin

The word 'dispatch' originated from the Old French word 'despeechier', which meant 'to set free'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of sending off or dealing with something promptly. The word has been used in English since the 16th century.