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dispatched

 

[ dɪsˈpæʧt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

send away

To dispatch means to send off to a destination for a purpose. It is often used in the context of sending goods or people to a specific location. The term can also refer to completing a task quickly and efficiently. Dispatch is critical in fields such as logistics, shipping, and emergency services where time-sensitive actions are required.

Synonyms

dispatch, forward, send, ship, transmit

Examples of usage

  • The package was dispatched yesterday.
  • The emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
  • The company dispatched new inventory to the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispatched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despachado

🇮🇳 भेजा गया

🇩🇪 versendet

🇮🇩 dikirim

🇺🇦 відправлений

🇵🇱 wysłany

🇯🇵 発送された

🇫🇷 expédié

🇪🇸 despachado

🇹🇷 gönderildi

🇰🇷 발송된

🇸🇦 تم الإرسال

🇨🇿 odeslán

🇸🇰 odoslaný

🇨🇳 已发出

🇸🇮 poslan

🇮🇸 sendur

🇰🇿 жіберілген

🇬🇪 გამოიტანეს

🇦🇿 göndərilmiş

🇲🇽 despachado

Etymology

The word 'dispatched' originates from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English 'dispeche', which in turn comes from the Latin 'dispachare'. The Latin term combines 'dis-', meaning apart, and 'pacare', meaning to pacify or make peace. Initially, it referred to the act of sending off a message or servant with an order or task. Over the years, 'dispatch' evolved to encompass broader meanings such as sending goods or troops and implies a sense of urgency in the action. The term plays a significant role in military, transportation, and logistics terminologies, reflecting the importance of timely communication and action.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,396, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.