do away with

The phrase "do away with" is commonly used in informal contexts to indicate the elimination of something or someone.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)To eliminate or remove something completely.

Example

The company decided to do away with the old policy and implement a new one.

C1Law and Order

(informal, euphemistic)To intentionally kill someone.

Example

He resolved to do away with the man who wronged his family.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "do away with":

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