got dispatched

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "got dispatched" is correct and usable in written English.
For example, you can use it when talking about a task or item that was sent out: "The package got dispatched yesterday."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

"I just lobbed a few down today and got dispatched for a few, but I managed to take a wicket so that was great".

BBC

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

The analogy is such standard artillery in the arsenal of Hollywood's clichés -- perhaps since Francis Ford Coppola announced that making "Apocalypse Now" was Vietnam -- that it often gets dispatched even beyond the on-set battlefield.

The New York Times - Arts

Then round off the week with Fulfilment Friday, which should be a day when we all resolve to enjoy a more spiritual, less commercially driven Christmas; but it's actually the day when all of the appliances you ordered online while drunk get dispatched.

The Guardian - Opinion

When balls were getting dispatched it would have been easy for guys to go missing but everyone wanted the responsibility.

BBC

The size of dispatch queue depends on the device driver specification and all the I/O requests from staging queue may not get dispatched at once.

Journal of Big Data

When a patient places an order at The Apothecarium on Meadow, a Sidecar driver will get dispatched.

TechCrunch

This is because greater wind and solar buildout as well as increased volatility in gas-based generation may lead to higher-cost gas plants not getting dispatched.

Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy

The role of the operating system is to make sure those tasks get dispatched to the first available processor, but also to decide if they are to be preempted by a priority task.

Forbes

They'll get dispatched in the next few hours, take a few pictures of your device, check the IMEI number (or unique serial number) to make sure it isn't stolen, then you'll sign away the device.

TechCrunch

The country's religious police force has set up an anti-witchcraft squad that gets dispatched to investigate cases of black magic and sorcery.

Vice

The agency now has its own independent investigators and lawyers, including a brand new "field evidence collection team" that gets dispatched to "canvas for surveillance video and witnesses" at sites where abuse allegedly occurred.

Vice

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "got dispatched", ensure the context clearly indicates who or what was sent and the destination or purpose. This phrase is best used in scenarios involving formal sending or deployment of resources or personnel.

Common error

Avoid using "got dispatched" in casual conversation or informal writing. Simpler alternatives like "was sent" or "was shipped" are more appropriate for everyday communication.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "got dispatched" functions as a passive construction indicating that someone or something was sent or deployed. Ludwig AI confirms this is a grammatically correct construction.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

50%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

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Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "got dispatched" is a grammatically correct phrase used to indicate that something or someone was sent or deployed. Ludwig AI validates this usage. While correct, it is not very common, with usage mainly concentrated in news and media and, less frequently, in scientific contexts. Alternatives such as "was sent" or "was deployed" might be more appropriate depending on the specific situation. While grammatically sound, it's best to avoid using "got dispatched" in informal contexts, where simpler phrases are preferred.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

was sent

This alternative is more direct and simpler in phrasing.

was deployed

This alternative suggests a more strategic or planned sending.

was shipped

This alternative implies a sending of goods or items.

was forwarded

This alternative suggests a transfer of information or items to another destination.

was transmitted

This alternative indicates a sending of signals or data.

was routed

This alternative suggests a specific path or direction in sending.

was directed

This alternative implies a guided or instructed sending.

was delegated

This alternative indicates a task or responsibility was assigned and sent to someone.

was banished

This alternative suggests a forceful removal or sending away.

was exiled

This alternative indicates a forced removal from one's home or country.

FAQs

How can I use "got dispatched" in a sentence?

You can use "got dispatched" to describe something being sent out or deployed. For example, "The emergency services got dispatched to the scene" or "The package got dispatched yesterday".

What are some alternatives to "got dispatched"?

Alternatives include "was sent", "was deployed", or "was shipped", depending on the context.

Is "got dispatched" formal or informal?

"Got dispatched" leans towards a more formal tone, suitable for news reports, official announcements, or technical documentation. In everyday conversation, simpler alternatives are often preferred.

Which is correct, "got dispatched" or "was dispatched"?

Both "got dispatched" and "was dispatched" are grammatically correct. "Was dispatched" is generally considered more formal and may be preferred in certain contexts.