Dispose Of

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspoʊz ʌv/

Definitions of dispose of

verb to get rid of or deal with something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to dispose of this old furniture.

A2 Please dispose of any trash in the designated bins.

B1 It is important to properly dispose of hazardous materials.

B2 The company has a policy on how to dispose of confidential information.

C1 The government has strict regulations on how to dispose of chemical waste.

C2 Properly disposing of electronic waste is essential for environmental protection.

preposition to arrange or settle something in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 Please dispose of your trash in the bin.

A2 Make sure to dispose of any hazardous materials properly.

B1 It is important to dispose of electronic waste responsibly.

B2 The company has a specific protocol to dispose of confidential documents.

C1 The government enacted laws to regulate how businesses dispose of chemical waste.

C2 Properly disposing of nuclear waste is a complex and highly regulated process.

Examples of dispose of in a Sentence

formal It is important to properly dispose of hazardous waste to protect the environment.

informal Make sure to dispose of your trash in the designated bins.

slang Just toss it in the trash and be done with it.

figurative She needed to dispose of the negative thoughts that were holding her back.

Grammatical Forms of dispose of

past tense

disposed of

plural

dispose of

comparative

more disposed of

superlative

most disposed of

present tense

dispose of

future tense

will dispose of

perfect tense

have disposed of

continuous tense

is disposing of

singular

disposes of

positive degree

dispose of

infinitive

to dispose of

gerund

disposing of

participle

disposed of

Origin and Evolution of dispose of

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'dispose of' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'desposer' meaning 'to arrange'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dispose of' has evolved to refer to getting rid of or dealing with something in a specific manner.