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dispatch

/dɪsˈpætʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dispatch mean?

noun, verb

The act of sending someone or something to a place, or the act of giving orders or instructions. A message or order given to someone to do something.

Example

"The police were sent on a dispatch to the scene of the crime."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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