an official report (usually sent in haste)
"The general sent a dispatch detailing his victory to headquarters immediately after the battle ended."
the property of being prompt and efficient
"it was done with dispatch"
A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.
"The captain dispatched a urgent telegram to the headquarters regarding the change in weather conditions."
In plain English: A dispatch is an official message sent quickly to someone who needs it right away.
"The urgent dispatch arrived with news that the package had been delivered safely."
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
"He dispatched the task he was assigned"
To send (a shipment) with promptness.
"The manager decided to dispatch the new inventory immediately so it could reach customers before the weekend sale ended."
In plain English: To dispatch something means to send it off quickly and efficiently.
"The manager decided to dispatch an employee to deliver the urgent documents immediately."
Usage: Use "dispatch" to mean sending something away immediately and efficiently, often implying urgency in logistics or communication. It is frequently confused with the noun form when describing an official message rather than just a general delivery.
The word "dispatch" entered English around 1517 from Spanish or Italian roots meaning to send off quickly. It replaced an earlier French borrowing and shares a distant Latin ancestry with the unrelated verb "impeach."