CEFR B1

dispatch

verb

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose; to deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently.

Examples

The urgent message was dispatched by a special courier.
She dispatched the assignment with remarkable speed.

Synonyms: send, forward, transmit, expedite

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dispatch (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspætʃ/

Definition

To send off to a destination or for a purpose; to deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently.

Examples

The urgent message was dispatched by a special courier.
She dispatched the assignment with remarkable speed.
The commander dispatched his troops to secure the bridge.

How to Use dispatch

dispatch with (prepositional phrase): To deal with or complete something quickly and efficiently. — "She dispatched the difficult task with ease."
dispatch to (prepositional phrase): To send someone or something to a particular place or for a specific purpose. — "The aid was dispatched to the disaster area."

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