( Brit. also despatch )
■ verb
1》 send off to a destination or for a purpose.
2》 deal with (a task or problem) quickly and efficiently.
3》 kill.
■ noun
1》 an instance of ~ing.
2》 an official report on state or military affairs.
↘a report sent in from abroad by a journalist.
3》 promptness and efficiency: he should proceed with ~.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C16: from Ital. dispacciare or Sp. despachar 'expedite'.