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discard

US /dɪˈskɑːrd/UK /dɪˈskɑːd/

verb Target · B2 Sản xuất & chất lượng Văn phòng

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 clothes
    to discard old clothes, meaning to throw or cast away
  • Medium discard obsolete office equipment
    to discard obsolete office equipment, meaning to throw or cast away
  • Hard discard unviable policy options
    to discard unviable policy options, meaning to throw or cast away
  • Very Hard discard scruples in pursuit of power
    to discard scruples in pursuit of power, meaning to throw or cast away

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