1. (

• dispatch ,
• despatch ,
• send_off

) send away towards a designated goal ;

2. (

• dispatch ,
• discharge ,
• complete

) complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties" ;

3. (

• murder ,
• slay ,
• hit ,
• dispatch ,
• bump_off ,
• off ,
• polish_off ,
• remove ,

) kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" ;

4. (

• dispatch ,

) dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently; "He dispatched the task he was assigned" ;

5. (

• dispatch

) kill without delay; "the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators" ;