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have ~ at one’s disposalto 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
💡 Concept

to have something available for use; to be able to use something

With all resources at her disposal, she presents the perfect proposal!
🎵 Rhyme

With all resources at her disposal, she presents the perfect proposal!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hæv æt wʌnz dɪˈspoʊzəl/
🇬🇧 UK/hæv æt wʌnz dɪˈspəʊzəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdisposal

🎵Rhyme

disposalproposalsupposal
disposal
proposal
supposal

🔗Collocations

resources at disposal
funds at disposal
time at disposal
team at disposal
equipment at disposal
put at one's disposal

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

have access tobe able to usehave availablecan utilize

Antonyms

lackbe deprived ofbe without

Related

availableaccessibleusableat handwithin reach

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