despatch

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Versendens von etwas, z. B. einer Nachricht, eines Pakets oder von Waren, an einen Bestimmungsort bezeichnet; bezeichnet auch eine offizielle Mitteilung oder einen Bericht.

A noun referring to the act of sending something, such as a message, package, or goods, to a destination; also refers to an official message or report.

1. Official messageB2formalbritish

   A formal message sent quickly, often by a government or military official.

   Offizielle Meldung

   • The general received a despatch from headquarters.
   • A diplomatic despatch was sent to the embassy.
   • The courier delivered the despatch within hours.

   Synonymebulletincommunicationdispatchmessagemissivereport

2. Speed and efficiencyC1formalbritish

   The quality of being prompt and efficient in completing a task.

   Promptheit

   • The work was completed with great despatch.
   • They handled the emergency with despatch.
   • The team acted with despatch to resolve the issue.

   Synonymealacritycelerityexpeditionhastepromptnessquicknessrapidityspeed

   Antonymedelaydilatorinessinefficiencyprocrastinationslowness

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu versenden oder schnell zu erledigen; wird häufig in formellen oder offiziellen Zusammenhängen verwendet.

A verb meaning to send off or deal with something quickly, often used in formal or official contexts.

1. Send off quicklyB2formalbritish

   To send someone or something to a destination, especially promptly or officially.

   Absenden

   • The company despatched the goods within 24 hours.
   • He despatched a letter to the head office.
   • The troops were despatched to the conflict zone immediately.

   Synonymedispatchexpediteforwardhastenrushsendshiptransmit

   Antonymedetainholdkeepretain

2. Deal with quicklyC1formalbritish

   To complete or deal with a task, matter, or problem promptly and efficiently.

   Schnell erledigen

   • She despatched the paperwork in record time.
   • The committee despatched the agenda items before lunch.
   • He despatched the urgent emails before leaving the office.

   Synonymecompletedispatchexecuteexpeditefinishhandlesettle

   Antonymedawdledelaylingerprocrastinate

3. Kill (archaic or literary)C2formalbritish

   To kill someone or something, often quickly or efficiently.

   Töten

   • The knight despatched the dragon with a single blow.
   • In the story, the assassin despatched his target silently.
   • The hunter despatched the wounded animal to end its suffering.

   Synonymeeliminateexecutefinish offkillput to deathslay