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dispose

US /dɪˈspoʊz/

verb Advanced · C1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

give, sell, or transfer to another

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please dispose of used batteries in the special container near the exit.

Word Family

NounNoun
disposal disposition
VerbVerb
dispose gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • discardto get rid of someone or something as no longer useful
  • throw awayhaving a meaning similar to dispose

Collocations

  • Easy dispose of household trash
    to dispose of household trash, meaning to give, sell, or transfer to another
  • Medium dispose of surplus office equipment
    to dispose of surplus office equipment, meaning to give, sell, or transfer to another
  • Hard properly dispose of biohazardous materials
    describing properly dispose of biohazardous materials (in the right manner)
  • Very Hard man proposes but God disposes
    to man proposes but God disposes, meaning to take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

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