despatch

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по отправке чего-либо, например сообщения, посылки или товаров, в пункт назначения; также относится к официальному сообщению или отчёту.

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.

   Официальное сообщение

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

   Synonymsbulletincommunicationdispatchmessagemissivereport

2. Speed and efficiencyC1formalbritish

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

   Оперативность

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

   Synonymsalacritycelerityexpeditionhastepromptnessquicknessrapidityspeed

   Antonymsdelaydilatorinessinefficiencyprocrastinationslowness

• Глагол, означающий отправлять или быстро разбираться с чем-либо, часто используется в официальном или формальном контексте.

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.

   Отправить

   • 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.

   Synonymsdispatchexpediteforwardhastenrushsendshiptransmit

   Antonymsdetainholdkeepretain

2. Deal with quicklyC1formalbritish

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

   Быстро разобраться

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

   Synonymscompletedispatchexecuteexpeditefinishhandlesettle

   Antonymsdawdledelaylingerprocrastinate

3. Kill (archaic or literary)C2formalbritish

   To kill someone or something, often quickly or efficiently.

   Убить

   • 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.

   Synonymseliminateexecutefinish offkillput to deathslay