dispose of
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To get rid of; to dispense with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They disposed of the stolen property.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To transfer to another's control.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To deal with conclusively, e.g. a threat, a difficult situation.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dispose of” mean?
To get rid of; to dispense with.
Is “dispose of” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.