[+ obj] 1 : to send (someone or something) quickly to a particular place for a particular purpose
▪ Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the area. ▪ The hotel dispatched a limo to pick us up from the airport. ▪ (formal) The message was dispatched to the general. 2 : to defeat (a person or team) in a game, contest, etc.
▪ She easily dispatched [=(more commonly) beat] her opponent. 3 old-fashioned : to kill (a person or animal) quickly
▪ He dispatched the guard with one bullet.
▪ Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the area. ▪ The hotel dispatched a limo to pick us up from the airport. ▪ (formal) The message was dispatched to the general.
▪ She easily dispatched [=(more commonly) beat] her opponent.
▪ He dispatched the guard with one bullet.





