Definition of dispose of

dispose ofphrasal verb

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The origin of the phrase "dispose of" can be traced back to the Old French phrase "deposer e soustenir," which translates to "to place and to hold." The phrase was a compound of two separate verbs: "deposer" meaning "to place," and "soustenir" meaning "to maintain" or "to uphold." Over time, as English borrowed words from French, the phrase was simplified to "disposer" in Middle English, which retained the meaning of "to place." In the 15th century, the expression "dispose of" started to appear in English texts. It generally referred to the act of distributing or disposing of something, such as a legacy in a will, or the distribution of a person's property after their death. Today, the term "dispose of" continues to be used in a variety of contexts, from disposing of waste in an environmentally responsible way to disposing of a criminal suspect in an arrest. Its origins in Old French remind us of the French language's deep influence on the English language, and its evolution from "deposer e soustenir" shows how words are often simplified and adapted over time.

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to get rid of somebody/something that you do not want or cannot keep

để loại bỏ ai đó/cái gì đó mà bạn không muốn hoặc không thể giữ

Example:
  • the difficulties of disposing of nuclear waste

    những khó khăn trong việc xử lý chất thải hạt nhân

  • to dispose of stolen property

    để xử lý tài sản bị đánh cắp

  • Radioactive waste must be disposed of safely.

    Chất thải phóng xạ phải được xử lý an toàn.

to deal with a problem, question or threat successfully

giải quyết thành công một vấn đề, câu hỏi hoặc mối đe dọa

Example:
  • That seems to have disposed of most of their arguments.

    Có vẻ như điều đó đã bác bỏ hầu hết các lập luận của họ.

to defeat or kill somebody

đánh bại hoặc giết chết ai đó

Example:
  • It took her a mere 20 minutes to dispose of her opponent.

    Cô chỉ mất 20 phút để hạ gục đối thủ.

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