Pronunciation

/dɪˈspəʊz/

Definitions

Noun

• Dispose (countable): The act of getting rid of something, often by throwing it away or arranging for its disposal. For example: “They disposed of their old furniture.”
• Disposed (past participle, adjective): Tended or having a disposition to; ready or willing to do something. For example: “The garden was beautifully disposed with colorful flowers.”

Verb

• Dispose (transitive verb): To get rid of, throw away, or manage the disposal of something. For example: “The company will dispose of the outdated equipment.”
• Dispose of (phrase): To deal with or manage the final disposition of something, often implying a permanent removal. For example: “They need to dispose of the hazardous waste properly.”

Adjective

• Disposable (describing): Intended to be used once and then thrown away. For example: “Disposable razors are convenient for travel.”

Phrases

• “Dispose of waste” means to manage or remove trash.
• “dispose oneself” can mean to settle oneself comfortably or to prepare for a task.
• “dispose of a property” refers to selling or transferring ownership of a piece of real estate.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company has a dedicated team for disposing of electronic waste.”
• Verb: “After the renovation, they disposed of the old cabinets.”
• Adjective: “The hotel provided disposable napkins for guests.”

Synonyms

• Discard
• Eliminate
• Get rid of
• Remove
• Sell off
• Tidy up

Antonyms

• Keep
• Preserve
• Retain
• Store