At the disposal of Meaning in English

expression

US

AT thuh dih-SPOH-zuhl uhv

UK

AT thuh dih-SPOH-zuhl ov

Definition

Available for someone to use or control as they wish.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or semi-formal; often used in business, legal, or polite contexts ('resources at your disposal'). Implies full permission to use something. Not for physical trash disposal—never 'dispose' for this meaning. 'At someone's disposal' is more common than 'at the disposal of someone'.

• Spanish: a disposición de
• Portuguese (BR): à disposição de
• Portuguese (PT): à disposição de
• Chinese (Simplified): 由…支配 - 任…使用
• Chinese (Traditional): 由…支配 - 任…使用
• Hindi: के अधीन - के उपयोग के लिए
• Arabic: تحت تصرف
• Bengali: বিবেচনার জন্য পাওয়া - ব্যবহারের জন্য উপলব্ধ
• Russian: в распоряжении
• Japanese: ～の自由に使える
• Vietnamese: sẵn sàng để sử dụng - tùy ý sử dụng
• Korean: 처분에 맡겨진 - 자유롭게 쓸 수 있는
• Turkish: emrine amade - kullanımınıza hazır
• Urdu: اختیار میں
• Indonesian: siap digunakan - tersedia bagi

Example Sentences

The car is at the disposal of the manager.

basic

These tools are at the disposal of all employees.

basic

The conference room is at the disposal of guests.

basic

My time is at your disposal if you need help.

natural

We have several experts at the disposal of the project team.

natural

All our resources are at the disposal of our customers.

natural