discard
US /dɪˈskɑːrd/UK /dɪˈskɑːd/
Definition
throw or cast away
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Hazardous chemicals must be discarded in designated containment barrels according to safety laws.
Synonyms
- throw awayhaving a meaning similar to discard
- dispose ofhaving a meaning similar to discard
- get rid ofhaving a meaning similar to discard
Collocations
- Easy discard old clothesto discard old clothes, meaning to throw or cast away
- Medium discard obsolete office equipmentto discard obsolete office equipment, meaning to throw or cast away
- Hard discard unviable policy optionsto discard unviable policy options, meaning to throw or cast away
- Very Hard discard scruples in pursuit of powerto discard scruples in pursuit of power, meaning to throw or cast away
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