dispatch
word
Definition
To send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose, especially quickly or officially. It can also be a noun meaning an official message or report sent to another place.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, business, logistics, military, and news contexts. Frequent patterns: 'dispatch a driver', 'dispatch goods', 'a news dispatch'. In everyday speech, 'send' is more common. Be careful: in some contexts, 'dispatch' can also mean deal with something quickly or kill quickly, but those meanings are less common for learners.
Example Sentences
We will dispatch the package tomorrow morning.
basic
The manager dispatched a driver to the airport.
basic
The reporter sent a dispatch from the capital.
basic
Once the order is confirmed, we can dispatch it the same day.
natural
Head office dispatched extra staff to help with the rush.
natural
The embassy received an urgent dispatch late last night.
natural