dispatched
word · lemma: dispatch
Definition
Sent off to a place or for a purpose, especially quickly or officially. Often refers to sending people, messages, or goods to another location.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used in business, military, logistics, or emergency contexts. Not commonly used in casual speech for ordinary sending—use 'sent' in those cases. Collocates: 'dispatched quickly', 'dispatched a team', 'dispatched the order'.
Example Sentences
The company dispatched the package yesterday.
basic
He was dispatched to fix the broken machine.
basic
Police were dispatched to the scene quickly.
basic
I got an email saying my order had been dispatched and should arrive soon.
natural
After the storm, dozens of workers were dispatched to restore power in the city.
natural
All the emergency crews were dispatched within minutes after the call.
natural