despatch

Object

• order: Delivery We aim to dispatch all orders the next working day.
• troop: At the request of Saudi Arabia, the US, UK and others despatched troops to Saudi Arabia to protect against a possible attack.
• item: We generally dispatch all items within 3 working days.

Converse of object

await: Awaiting Dispatch Your order has been picked and is awaiting dispatch.

Preposition: at

p.m.: Letters arrive at 8 a.m. , and are despatched at 6.30 p.m. Railroad Conveyance.

Preposition: within

hour: Orders from stock are normally despatched within 48 hours using second class post.

Adjective modifier

• immediate: Any product can be picked for immediate dispatch 24/7, 365 days a year.
• speedy: Can I just say how impressed I am with the speedy dispatch and delivery of all my items.
• prompt: Sherry 10/2004 Thank you for your prompt dispatch of my order, 2nd class - 4 days, excellent!

Modifies a noun

• rider: A few miles from the Causeway a dispatch rider approached us.
• confirmation: We will send you a dispatch confirmation by email.
• note: Please state on the returns slip printed on the reverse of your dispatch note whether you require an exchange or refund.
• date: We will then contact you closer to your dispatch date to take your payment.

Modifying Another Word

• humanely: Always follow up and humanely dispatch a wounded deer regardless of the time and effort involved.
• promptly: Orders are despatched promptly by first class post, inside an attractive presentation wallet which lists all of the participating theaters.

Noun used with modifier

same-day: Free postage and same-day dispatch in discreet, unmarked packages.

Preposition: on

receipt: The publication can only be despatched on receipt of payment.

Adjective complement

direct: We will dispatch direct to your customers, saving you both time and money.

Preposition: by

courier: If we don't say " First Class Post " , then we're despatching by courier.

Preposition: upon

receipt: Goods are despatched only upon receipt of payment in full.