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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'disposal' derives from Latin 'disponere', meaning 'to arrange or organize'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote 'the power or authority to deal with something', and eventually came to signify 'the state of having something available for one's use'.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + ponere (to place, to put) = 'to arrange or set in order'. The prefix dis- indicates separation or arrangement, while ponere means to place or position, together conveying the sense of organizing something into a usable or controllable state.
🎵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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