Meaning of the word "dispose of" in English

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dispose of

US /dɪˈspoʊz ʌv/

UK /dɪˈspoʊz ʌv/

to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away

Example:

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Please dispose of your trash in the designated bins.

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The company needs to find a better way to dispose of its chemical waste.

Synonym:

discard get rid of throw away dump eliminate

to deal with or settle a matter

Example:

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The committee will dispose of the matter at its next meeting.

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He quickly disposed of his opponents in the debate.

Synonym:

settle handle deal with resolve conclude

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