have ~ at one’s disposal — to have something available for use; to be able to use something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have something available for use; to be able to use something
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv æt wʌnz dɪˈspoʊzəl/
Korean meaning: ~을 마음대로 쓸 수 있다, ~을 이용할 수 있다
Korean pronunciation: 해브 앳 원즈 디**스포**절
Example Sentences
- The CEO has a helicopter at his disposal but still takes the subway to work.
- Students have the library's vast collection at their disposal for research.
- With a 5-star chef at his disposal, he still orders pizza every night.
have ~ at one’s disposal
NOUN//hæv æt wʌnz dɪˈspoʊzəl//
to have something available for use; to be able to use something
to have something available for use; to be able to use something
With all resources at her disposal, she presents the perfect proposal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
disposal은 라틴어 'disponere'에서 나왔는데, 이는 '배치하다, 정리하다'라는 뜻입니다. 시간이 흘러 '처분할 수 있는 권한'이라는 의미로 발전했고, 현재는 '마음대로 쓸 수 있는 상태'를 나타내게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO has a helicopter at his disposal but still takes the subway to work.”
“Students have the library's vast collection at their disposal for research.”
“With a 5-star chef at his disposal, he still orders pizza every night.”
“The company has significant financial resources at its disposal for the new project.”
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