dispatch

• Nom désignant l'action d'envoyer quelque chose, comme un message, un colis ou une personne, vers une destination donnée, ainsi que le message ou l'envoi lui-même.

A noun referring to the act of sending off something, such as a message, package, or person, to a specific destination.

1. Official messageB2formal

   A message or report sent quickly, especially by an official or military source.

   Dépêche (message officiel)

   • The general received a dispatch from the front lines.
   • The news agency sent a dispatch about the peace talks.
   • The ambassador's dispatch was marked as urgent.

   Synonymesbulletindespatchmessagemissivereport

2. Speed and efficiencyB2formal

   The act of sending something off or dealing with something quickly and efficiently.

   expédition rapide

   • The package was sent with great dispatch.
   • The team handled the emergency with dispatch.
   • The manager insisted on dispatch in completing the orders.

   Synonymesalacritycelerityefficiencyexpeditionhastepromptnessquicknessspeedswiftness

   Antonymesdelayinefficiencyslowness

• Verbe signifiant envoyer quelque chose ou quelqu'un quelque part, ou traiter rapidement et efficacement une affaire, souvent dans un contexte professionnel ou logistique.

A verb meaning to send off or deal with something quickly and efficiently, often in a business or logistical context.

1. Send off quicklyB2formal

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

   Expédier rapidement

   • The company dispatched the package this morning.
   • They dispatched a team of experts to the disaster zone.
   • The goods were dispatched from the warehouse yesterday.

   Synonymesexpediteforwardhurryrushsendshipspeedtransmit

   Antonymesdelaydetainretainwithhold

2. Deal with quicklyB2formal

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

   régler rapidement

   • She dispatched all her emails before lunch.
   • The committee dispatched the agenda items in record time.
   • He quickly dispatched the paperwork on his desk.

   Synonymesaccomplishcompleteconcludedischargedispose ofexecuteexpeditefinishhandleknock offprocesssettle

3. Kill (formal or euphemistic)C1formal

   To kill someone or something, often in a swift or efficient manner.

   tuer (formel ou euphémique)

   • The executioner dispatched the condemned man with a single blow.
   • The hunter dispatched the wounded animal to end its suffering.
   • In the story, the hero dispatched the dragon with his sword.

   Synonymesdo away witheliminateexecutefinishkillliquidatemurderput downslayterminate