DISPATCHING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

killing a person or animal

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the property of being prompt and efficient

Example: it was done with dispatch

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the act of sending off something

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

an official report (usually sent in haste)

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

kill without delay

Example: the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

send away towards a designated goal

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

Example: He dispatched the task he was assigned

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

kill intentionally and with premeditation

Example: The mafia boss ordered his enemies defeated

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

complete or carry out

Example: discharge one's duties