Dispatcher
(noun)
- A person who sends out vehicles, goods, or people on a schedule.
- A person who directs and controls the movement of vehicles and personnel.
Origin:
From the old french despatcher, from the latin dispatcare, from dis- + patcare to dispatch.
Examples:
- He works as a dispatcher for a trucking company.
- The dispatcher at the police station received the 911 call.
- As a flight dispatcher, she is responsible for the flight plan and safety of the aircraft.
- The dispatcher at the train station was responsible for assigning trains to tracks.
- The dispatcher at the package delivery company was responsible for routing deliveries.