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

  • (..) dreams and plans I had stand in the greatest jeopardy. You're not the only one who had dreams, Father. If you'll forgive me, I have messengers to dispatch. I urge you again to go back to him, my love. He will need the strength and brilliance of your mind. You must forgive him, (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19
  • (..) 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
  • (..) placing the bill in Frank's capable hands. Ms. Barnes. How very deep throat of you. Well, I can't help you dispatch a president. How about a senator? The editorial on the Camp David accords. "It is the opinion of this newspaper "that President Carter demand Israel "withdraw all its citizens (..)
    2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2