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dispatch

Definition

  • verb: to send (someone or something) quickly to a particular place for a particular purpose
  • verb: to send off or away with promptness or speed
  • synonyms: accelerate, accomplish, accomplished fact

Examples

  • She easily 'dispatched' [=(more commonly) 'beat'] her opponent.

  • The hotel 'dispatched' a limo to pick us up from the airport.

  • Rescue workers were immediately 'dispatched' to the area.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What the hell is happening? Do you have the president? I have Eagle. Call WFO, get as many men as you can to the Capitol. I'll dispatch everyone I can spare. I want a hard perimeter around Castle. A hard perimeter around Castle. Eastside Gate. Come on, let's go, people. Fred, open the gate. (..)
    2013 White House Down