Dispose of Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈspoʊz/ /ˈəv
di-SPOHZ-uhv
dɪspˈəʊz/ /ˈɒv
dis-POHZ-ov
Definition
To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away or removing it. It can also mean dealing with or settling a matter.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral expression, often used for waste, unwanted items, or legal/official contexts ('dispose of hazardous materials'). Not for living things. Sometimes used metaphorically for solving problems.
Spanish: deshacerse de - eliminarPortuguese (BR): desfazer-se de - descartarPortuguese (PT): desfazer-se de - eliminarChinese (Simplified): 处理 - 丢弃Chinese (Traditional): 處理 - 丟棄Hindi: से छुटकारा पाना - निपटान करनाArabic: يتخلص من - يتصرف بـBengali: পরিত্রাণ পাওয়া - ফেলে দেওয়াRussian: избавиться от - утилизироватьJapanese: 処分するVietnamese: vứt bỏ - xử lýKorean: 처분하다 - 버리다Turkish: elden çıkarmak - atmak - yok etmekUrdu: سے چھٹکارا حاصل کرنا - تلف کرناIndonesian: membuang - menyingkirkan
Example Sentences
Please dispose of your trash in the bin.
basic
It's important to dispose of chemicals safely.
basic
He didn't know how to dispose of the old furniture.
basic
After reading the documents, please dispose of them securely.
natural
Some people don't know how to dispose of old electronics properly.
natural
You can't just dispose of these papers anywhere—there's sensitive information inside.
natural