dispatcher | ||
1. | [ noun ] (work,transportation) a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard | |
Synonyms: | trainmaster train_dispatcher yardmaster | |
Related terms: | trainman | |
2. | [ noun ] (work,transportation) employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service | |
Related terms: | employee yardmaster dispatch | |
3. | [ noun ] (sport) the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition | |
Synonyms: | starter | |
Related terms: | official | |
Similar spelling: |
dispatch dispatched dispatch_case dissipate dispatch_box dispute despatch dissipated |