<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.</li><li>to dismiss (a person), as after an audience.</li><li>to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched.</li><li>to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily.</li><li>(used without object) Archaic. to hasten; be quick.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination.</li><li>the act of putting to death; killing; execution.</li><li>prompt or speedy transaction, as of business.</li><li>expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch.</li><li>a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc.</li><li>a written message sent with speed.</li><li>an official communication sent by special messenger.</li><li>a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency.</li></ul>