What is disposal? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of disposal

disposalnoun

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/dɪˈspəʊzl//dɪˈspəʊzl/

Where does the word disposal come from?

The word "disposal" comes from the Old French word "disposer," meaning "to arrange" or "to put in order." It entered English in the 14th century, originally referring to the act of arranging or distributing something. Over time, the meaning shifted to emphasize the act of getting rid of something, often through discarding or getting rid of unwanted items. This sense evolved due to the connection between arranging and getting rid of, particularly in terms of organizing and disposing of belongings.

Vocabulary summary disposal

typenoun

meaningarrangement, arrangement, layout, arrangement, layout

meaningdisposal, disposal

meaningsale, transfer, assignment

examplefor disposal

exampledisposal of property

typeDefault

meaningarrangement; elimination; elimination

Example of vocabulary disposalnamespace

meaning

the act of getting rid of something

  • The council is responsible for waste disposal and street cleaning.
  • sewage disposal systems
  • the problems of the ultimate disposal of nuclear waste
meaning

the sale of part of a business, property, etc.

  • The next step is to think about disposal of your assets.
meaning

a machine connected to the waste pipe of a kitchen sink, for cutting food waste into small pieces

Synonyms and related words for disposal

Idioms of vocabulary disposal

at your/somebody’s disposal
available for use as you prefer/somebody prefers
  • He will have a car at his disposal for the whole month.
  • Well, I'm at your disposal (= I am ready to help you in any way I can).

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