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Definition dispose in American English

dispose verb

verb
/dɪˈspoʊz/
1

to get rid of something that you no longer need or want

Example

Please dispose of all litter in the containers provided.

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2

to remove something such as a problem by dealing with it successfully

Example

Most complaints can be disposed of pretty quickly.

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3

to kill someone

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4

to defeat someone in a game, competition, etc.

Example

Ghana had disposed of Togo with a 1-0 victory.

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Definition dispose in American English