Definitions

1. verb

to spread or cause to spread something, such as particles, objects, or people, over a wider area.

“The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.”

2. verb

to scatter or cause to scatter something, such as seeds, pollen, or droplets.

“The wind helped to disperse the pollen from the flowers.”

3. noun

a state of being scattered or spread out over a wider area.

“The dispersal of the seeds was affected by the weather.”