Definitions

1. noun

the act of sending someone or something to a particular place, or a group of people or vehicles sent for a particular purpose

“The police dispatched an officer to the scene of the accident.”

2. verb

to send someone or something to a particular place, or to give an order or instruction

“The commander dispatched troops to the border.”

3. noun

a message or instruction, especially one that is sent quickly

“The dispatch from the mayor’s office caused a stir in the city.”

4. noun

a unit of a police force or a fire department

“The dispatch at the station received the call and sent help.”

5. noun

a section of a newspaper that carries news and other articles

“The dispatch in the newspaper reported on the latest developments in the conflict.”