dispatch

dispatches dispatched dispatching
Noun
1. an official report (usually sent in haste)
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2. the act of sending off something
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3. the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"
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4. killing a person or animal
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Verb
1. send away towards a designated goal
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2. complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
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3. kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
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4. dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently; "He dispatched the task he was assigned"
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5. kill without delay; "the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"
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