dispatcher

noun
UK /dɪˈspætʃə/
US /dɪˈspætʃər/

A dispatcher is a person who sends people or vehicles where they are needed.

The dispatcher told the ambulance where to go.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who assigns work or tasks to others, such as drivers or delivery workers.

The dispatcher gave each driver their route for the day.

3. A device or system that sends signals or messages automatically.

The train dispatcher system keeps the trains running on time.

4. In computing, a component that directs tasks or requests to the right place.

The task dispatcher sends each job to an available processor.