dispense with — to get rid of something; to stop using or needing something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to get rid of something; to stop using or needing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspɛns wɪð/
Korean meaning: ~없이 지내다, ~을 생략하다, ~을 없애다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스펜**스 위드
Example Sentences
- The company decided to dispense with the weekly meetings after realizing they were just wasting time.
- Let's dispense with small talk - I know you ate my sandwich from the office fridge!
- Modern smartphones allow us to dispense with cameras, maps, and even wallets.
dispense with
VERB//dɪˈspɛns wɪð//
to get rid of something; to stop using or needing something
a person holds up old paperwork and tosses it into a large trash bin beside their desk. They systematically remove outdated calendars, broken office supplies, and unused gadgets from their workspace. The desk transforms from chaotic mess to clean organized surface as items disappear. A family member watches from the doorway, smiling at the dramatic improvement. The room becomes more spacious and functional with each discarded item. getting rid of something and stopping the use of unnecessary things
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Dispense with every expense for savings immense!
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Origin
라틴어 'dispensare'(분배하다)에서 유래. 원래는 '나누어 주다'는 의미였으나, 시간이 지나면서 '없애다, 생략하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The company decided to dispense with the weekly meetings after realizing they were just wasting time.”
“Let's dispense with small talk - I know you ate my sandwich from the office fridge!”
“Modern smartphones allow us to dispense with cameras, maps, and even wallets.”
“My grandmother refuses to dispense with her 30-year-old television because 'it still works perfectly fine!'”
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