dispose of

phrase

1

a(1)

: to get rid of

how to dispose of toxic waste

(2)

: to deal with conclusively

disposed of the matter efficiently

b

: to transfer to the control of another

disposing of personal property to a total stranger

2

: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way

disposing of the weapons in the new fort

Examples of dispose of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Never park on dry vegetation, ensure trailer chains do not drag and dispose of smoking materials responsibly. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Keep enough linens to meet your actual household needs, then donate usable extras or responsibly dispose of anything that’s too worn to pass along. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Some people simply blow their leaves into the street while others blow them into a pile and dispose of them responsibly. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Companies need the flexibility to exit markets, dispose of assets, switch suppliers, diversify technology partners and respond quickly to political or regulatory shocks. — Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Rhymes for dispose of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Legal Definition

dispose of

transitive verb

dis·​pose of

disposed of; disposing of

1

: to transfer to the control or ownership of another

disposed of the property by will

2

: to deal with conclusively : determine finally

received petitions for injunctions…The common theme in disposing of these

—W. J. Brennan, Jr.