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be mentioned in dispatches

To be recognized for one's bravery or heroism in an official report, as of a member of the military. The variant spelling "despatch" is sometimes used. Primarily heard in UK. You'll be mentioned in dispatches for saving so many men in your platoon. My grandfather was mentioned in the dispatches for his involvement in D-Day. I grew up with quite a few brave young men who went to Korea and were mentioned in the dispatches.

dispatch (someone or something) from (some place)

To send someone or something from one place to another. When I got their phone call, I immediately dispatched an ambulance from the nearest hospital. You need to dispatch the package from the city center to the consulate at once! The CEO confirmed that he had dispatched his resignation letter from the post office, express mail.

dispatch (someone or something) to (someone, something, or some place)

To send someone or something to a particular person, place, or thing. When I got their phone call, I immediately dispatched an ambulance to the scene of the crash. You must dispatch this package to the consulate as soon as possible. The CEO confirmed that he had dispatched his resignation letter to the board of directors.

hatch, match, and dispatch

dated The variant spelling "despatch" is sometimes used.

1. adjective Of, describing, or relating to the major events of one's life: birth ("hatch"), marriage ("match"), and death ("dispatch"). They want all this information about Grandpa to process the transfer of the deed. Do you know where I can find his hatch, match, and dispatch documents? A: "What's in that locked, fireproof box?" B: "Well, all of our hatch, match, and dispatch paperwork, for one." Grandma always talks about how you used to be able to read the hatch, match, and dispatch write-ups in the local newspaper.

2. verb To carry out the formal ceremonies associated with birth, marriage, and death. I want the same priest to marry us that hatched, matched, and dispatched Aunt Mary. It's a shock to me that Reginald is getting married. I never thought he'd be hatched, matched, and dispatched. Well, you won't be hatched, matched, and dispatched by the same priest—he was about 100 when you were born!

hatches, matches, and despatches

dated A phrase once used to refer to the sections of newspapers that discussed births ("hatches"), weddings ("matches"), and deaths ("despatches," a variant spelling of "dispatches"). No, those two did get married—I saw it in the hatches, matches, and despatches. Grandma always talks about how you used to be able catch up on all the local news—and gossip—by reading the hatches, matches, and despatches in the newspaper. I don't think Jane has had her baby yet—I haven't seen it in the hatches, matches, and despatches, at least.

mentioned in dispatches

Recognized for one's bravery or heroism in an official report, as of a member of the military. The variant spelling "despatches" is sometimes used. Primarily heard in UK. You'll be mentioned in dispatches for saving so many men in your platoon.

dispatch someone from (some place)

to send someone from some place. I dispatched a messenger from here over an hour ago. A telegram will be dispatched from my office first thing in the morning.

dispatch someone or something to someone or something

to send someone or something to someone, something, or some place. I will dispatch a new copy of the damaged book to you immediately. Gene will dispatch a messenger to you.

send someone into something

and send someone in

to make someone go into something or some place. George sent me into the house for a hammer. The boys know where it is. He should have sent in the boys. George sent me in.

send something into something

and send something in

to dispatch something, such as an order, to a company or other body making a public offer of goods. I sent the order in to the home office. I sent in the order.

hatches, matches, and despatches

the births, marriages, and deaths columns in a newspaper. humorous, dated

be mentioned in dispatches

be commended for your actions. British

In official military reports from the front line any soldiers who have been responsible for particular acts of bravery are commended by name.