verb / noun
dispatch
To finish dealing with something quickly.
She dispatches the morning paperwork before the rest of us arrive.
Etymology
Dispatch entered English with meanings of sending off and settling business. In the latter use, finishing a task promptly clears it out of the way.
More examples
- We dispatched the remaining chores in half an hour.
- The clerk handled my request with dispatch.
- The farmer dispatched the injured animal to end its suffering.
Forms
dispatch · dispatches · dispatched · dispatching
Similar words
- finish
- Focuses on bringing something to an end, not speed.
- efficiency
- Emphasizes avoiding wasted effort rather than finishing something promptly.