Dispense with Meaning in English

expression

US

dɪˈspɛns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

di-SPENS with

UK

dɪspˈɛns/ /wˈɪð

di-SPENS with

Definition

To stop using or no longer need something or someone; to manage or do something without it.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly formal or semi-formal. Commonly used in business, legal, or technical contexts (e.g., 'dispense with formalities'). Often followed by an object ('dispense with the introduction'). Frequently confused with 'get rid of,' but 'dispense with' emphasizes 'no longer needed' rather than disposal.

• Spanish: prescindir de - dejar de usar
• Portuguese (BR): dispensar de - prescindir de
• Portuguese (PT): dispensar de - prescindir de
• Chinese (Simplified): 省去 - 免去
• Chinese (Traditional): 省去 - 免去
• Hindi: के बिना काम चलाना - छोड़ देना
• Arabic: الاستغناء عن - التخلي عن
• Bengali: ছাড়া চলা - বাদ দেওয়া
• Russian: обойтись без - отказаться от
• Japanese: ～なしで済ませる - ～を省く
• Vietnamese: bỏ qua - không cần đến
• Korean: 없이 하다 - 생략하다
• Turkish: olmaksızın yapmak - vazgeçmek
• Urdu: کے بغیر کام چلانا - ترک کرنا
• Indonesian: tanpa - menghilangkan

Example Sentences

We can dispense with extra chairs for the meeting.

basic

The teacher decided to dispense with homework this week.

basic

You can dispense with my help if you want to do it alone.

basic

Let's dispense with the formalities and get straight to the point.

natural

Modern cars often dispense with spare tires to save space.

natural

He decided to dispense with his morning coffee and go straight to work.

natural