dispatch

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dispatch' in a more professional setting, means to send off goods or a person swiftly for a specific task. It could be sending an employee to fix a customer's issue or sending a delivery truck.

Examples in Different Contexts

In emergency services, 'dispatch' involves sending out emergency personnel and vehicles in response to calls for help. An emergency dispatcher might explain, 'Upon receiving the distress call, we immediately dispatched an ambulance and fire services to the scene.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The newly manufactured products are ready. We need to ensure our clients get their orders on time.

Response:

How about we dispatch the products via express shipping, that'll ensure timely delivery to customers.

Customer-Service

Scenario:

We've received a service call regarding a faulty product. The customer needs immediate assistance.

Response:

I'll dispatch our senior technician to the customer's location. They can handle this issue more efficiently.