(cause to) go in different directions; scatter; break up
"He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
"She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
"break up kidney stones"
"disperse particles"
"The crowds dispersed"
"The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
"the prosm disperses light"
"spread information"
"circulate a rumor"
"broadcast the news"
Her feet disperse the powdery snow.
出自: Wordsworth
The heralds were dispersed, the regiments disbanded..long ago.
出自: P. L. Fermor