dépêche — meaning in English

English meaning

• dispatch verb To send something or someone off promptly for a specific purpose.
• telegram noun A short written message sent by telegraph.

Senses

dépêche is used for these senses in English:

• dispatch A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, government official, military officer, etc.
• telegram A message transmitted by telegraph.

dispatch — full definition

1. verb To send something or someone off promptly for a specific purpose.
2. verb To deal with a task or piece of business quickly and efficiently.
3. noun A message, report, or shipment sent promptly, often an official or urgent one.

telegram — full definition

1. noun A short written message sent by telegraph.
2. name A popular encrypted messaging app.

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