disposal

/dis'pouzəl/
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disposal

The chef pushes the food scraps into the disposal.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or means of getting rid of something: The action or process of throwing away or discarding waste or unwanted items.
    • The power or right to use or control something or someone: The authority to manage, employ, or make decisions about resources or people.
    • A method of managing affairs: A particular way of organizing, arranging, or handling matters, especially business or administrative ones.
    • A kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage: A device, typically installed under a sink, that grinds up food waste.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The city has improved its waste disposal services. (The city has enhanced its services for getting rid of trash.)
    • He had a large sum of money at his disposal. (He had the authority to use a large sum of money as he saw fit.)
    • The committee is responsible for the disposal of the company's assets. (The committee is in charge of the method for selling or transferring the company's assets.)
    • Please do not put metal in the garbage disposal. (Please do not put metal into the kitchen appliance that grinds waste.)
Advanced Usage

  • "At one's disposal": Available for one to use as one wishes.

    • The library's resources are at your disposal. (The library's resources are available for you to use freely.)

  • "Disposal of": The act of getting rid of or transferring ownership of something.

    • The disposal of hazardous materials is strictly regulated. (The process of discarding dangerous materials is controlled by strict rules.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Dispose (verb): To get rid of something; to arrange or settle matters.

    • Please dispose of the old newspapers. (Please throw away the old newspapers.)

  • Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use; available for use.

    • We bought disposable plates for the picnic. (We bought plates meant to be thrown away after the picnic.)
Synonyms
  • Discard: To get rid of something no longer useful or desirable.
  • Elimination: The complete removal or destruction of something.
  • Control: The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
  • Management: The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Dispose of: To throw away, give away, or sell something; to deal with a matter conclusively.
    • We need to dispose of this furniture before we move. (We need to get rid of this furniture before we move.)
Related Idioms
  • At someone's disposal: Ready and available to help someone.
    • My car is at your disposal if you need it. (You are free to use my car if you need it.)
disposal

The chef pushes the food scraps into the disposal.

Noun
  1. a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage
  2. the act or means of getting rid of something
  3. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
  4. the power to use something or someone
    • used all the resources at his disposal

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