hatch, match, and dispatch

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Meaning · English

To preside over the ceremonies surrounding birth and naming, marriage, and funerals or memorial services.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chủ trì các lễ nghi围 sinh, kết hôn và đám tang

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It is no longer sufficient for rabbis to "hatch, match and dispatch," to serve as CEO's of synagogues or to preside over annual High Holiday pilgrimages.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hatch, match, and dispatch” mean?

To preside over the ceremonies surrounding birth and naming, marriage, and funerals or memorial services.

Is “hatch, match, and dispatch” formal or informal?

hatch, match, and dispatch is generally slang.