dispatcher
n.a person who sends out vehicles or workers to where they are needed. You usually hear this word when talking about emergency services, taxis, or delivery trucks.
n.a person responsible for receiving messages and coordinating the movement of vehicles, emergency personnel, or equipment. Often used in the context of logistics, public safety, and transportation.
“The dispatcher sent an ambulance to the scene immediately.”
“After receiving the emergency call, the dispatcher coordinated with the nearest police units to ensure a rapid response.”
“A skilled dispatcher must remain calm under pressure, managing multiple radio frequencies while simultaneously updating the digital tracking system with real-time location data.”
Commonly used in professional contexts involving logistics, emergency services, or fleet management.
“One recent fire near Fresno was spotted about 20 minutes before the first emergency call reached dispatchers.”
From dispatch + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.