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    Dispose (en. Dispose)

    /dizpoz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something in a certain order or arrangement.
    He arranged the books on the shelf according to their size.
    Il a disposé les livres sur l'étagère selon leur taille.
    To intend to do something.
    She has several options available for her project.
    Elle dispose de plusieurs options pour son projet.
    To get rid of something.
    He disposed of old furniture by donating it to a charity.
    Il a disposé des vieux meubles en les donnant à une association.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disponere', meaning 'to place apart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dispose to
    To prepare someone to do something.
    disposer à
    to prepare to
    To be ready to do something.
    se disposer à
    to dispose of
    To have on hand or to have the possibility of.
    disposer de

    Related Words

    disposition
    The state of being arranged or organized.
    disposition
    available
    Something that is available or accessible.
    disponible
    disposer
    A person who arranges things in an organized manner.
    disposeur

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly get rid of something.
    I'm going to get rid of this old TV, it takes up too much space.
    Je vais disposer cette vieille télé, elle prend trop de place.
    To have control or authority over a situation.
    He always felt he had control over his colleagues.
    Il se sentait toujours en mesure de disposer de ses collègues.