# dispatching

/dɪˈspætʃɪŋ/ (US) · /dɪspˈætʃɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dispatching
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

to send someone or something to a specific place to do a job. It is often used when talking about sending vehicles or workers to help people.

For teachers: to send a person or thing to a particular place for a specific purpose. Often used in administrative or logistical contexts to describe the allocation of resources.

## Examples

- The company is dispatching a technician to your home.
- The emergency services are dispatching ambulances to the accident site as quickly as possible.
- The logistics manager is responsible for dispatching the cargo to various international destinations while ensuring that all customs documentation is in order.

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