dispatch
Translation
to send, to deal with quickly, to ship
Examples
We will dispatch the goods tomorrow.
We will dispatch the goods tomorrow.
He dispatched the task with his usual efficiency.
He dispatched the task with his usual efficiency.
Troops were dispatched to the border.
Troops were dispatched to the border.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to a place)) to send something somewhere The company dispatched the order to the customer.
((sb.)) ((to a place)) to send someone somewhere The general dispatched a scout to the front line.
Similar Words
Synonyms: send, post, ship, expedite; Antonyms: receive, hold, delay
Etymology
From Old Spanish 'despachar' or Italian 'dispacciare', meaning 'to hasten' or 'expedite'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dispatch' rider quickly delivering a package. The word itself sounds fast.