disposal

[dɪˈspəʊzəl]

disposal Definition

• 1. the act or means of getting rid of something
• 2. a device or system for getting rid of something, especially household waste

Using disposal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disposal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company has a strict policy on the disposal of hazardous waste.

• Example

  The city council is responsible for the disposal of household waste.

• Example

  The disposal unit in the sink is clogged.

• Example

  The old computer was sent to a disposal facility.

disposal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disposal

• removal
• elimination
• clearance
• discarding
• jettison

Antonyms for disposal

• retention
• preservation

Phrases with disposal

• at someone's disposal

  available for someone to use as they wish

  Example

  I am at your disposal if you need any help.

• put something at someone's disposal

  make something available for someone to use as they wish

  Example

  The company put a car at his disposal during his business trip.

• dispose of something

  get rid of something

  Example

  We need to dispose of these old documents properly.

Origins of disposal

from Old French 'disposicion', from Latin 'dispositio', meaning 'arrangement'

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Summary: disposal in Brief

The term 'disposal' [dɪˈspəʊzəl] refers to the act or means of getting rid of something, or a device/system for doing so. It can refer to hazardous waste, household waste, or any other item that needs to be discarded. The phrase 'at someone's disposal' means available for someone to use as they wish, while 'dispose of something' means to get rid of something.