Definitions

1. verb

to cause to separate and move apart, or to spread something out over a wider area

“The police had to disperse the crowd after the concert.”

2. verb

to scatter or spread something out, such as particles, droplets, or objects

“The wind dispersed the pollen from the trees.”

3. noun

the act of causing something to separate and move apart, or the state of being spread out over a wider area

“The dispersement of the crowd caused traffic jams.”