dispose of
The phrase 'dispose of' is versatile and often refers to the act of getting rid of something or dealing with matters conclusively.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To get rid of something by throwing it away or giving it to someone else.
Example
- Please dispose of your trash in the bin.
- They disposed of old furniture by donating it to charity.
B2Problem-solving
(formal)To settle or handle a matter conclusively.
Example
- The committee disposed of the issue after a thorough discussion.
- She quickly disposed of all the paperwork before the deadline.
C1Ownership
(legal)To transfer ownership or control of something to someone else.
Example
- He disposed of his property by selling it to a neighbor.
- They disposed of the assets according to the will.
C2Literary
(dramatic)To kill or destroy someone or something.
Example
- In the novel, the villain disposed of his enemies one by one.
- The soldiers were ordered to dispose of the threat immediately.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dispose of":
throw awaythrow outtoss outdo away withdump ondump outtake out the trashchuck outcast awayput awayclean out