disposal
gb/dɪspˈoʊzəl/ us/dɪspˈoʊzəl/
B2
Engelska
~ 5600
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
B2
action
1
the act of getting rid of something
The act of throwing something away or removing it so it is no longer a problem.
Användningsmönster:
the disposal of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes mix up "disposal" with "disposition" (personality or arrangement). Another mistake is saying *"disposal of trashes"* instead of "disposal of trash" or "disposal of waste".
Synonymer
removal (General word for taking something away; less focused on throwing things out.)
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discarding (Emphasizes throwing something away because it is not wanted.)
Antonymer
retention (Keeping something instead of getting rid of it.)
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preservation (Protecting and keeping something in good condition rather than disposing of it.)
Ordkombinationer
waste disposal
|safe disposal
|disposal site
|disposal methods
|disposal costs
|disposal of toxic waste
Teman
environment
|daily life
|law
|science
|daily_life
Exempel
- The company was fined for the illegal disposal of toxic waste.
- Strict rules govern the disposal of medical equipment after use.
- The city has invested heavily in modern waste disposal systems.
- Improper disposal of batteries can contaminate the soil and water.
- The contract includes the collection and disposal of all construction debris.
Exempel för inlärare
- We must pay for the disposal of our household trash.
- There are special bins for the disposal of glass bottles.
- The law controls the disposal of dangerous chemicals.
- Good disposal of waste helps keep the city clean.
Substantiv
B2
state
2
being available for someone's use
When something is ready and free for a person to use as they want.
Användningsmönster:
[something] at [someone]'s disposal
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes say *"on your disposal"* instead of "at your disposal". They also may use it too broadly, for example *"The book is at the table's disposal"*, which sounds unnatural; it is usually about people having things available to them.
Synonymer
availability (Abstract noun focusing on the fact that something can be used, not that it belongs to someone to command.)
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command (Used in similar expressions like "at your command", but suggests stronger control or authority.)
Antonymer
unavailability (Focuses on the fact that something cannot be used.)
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lack (Emphasizes that someone does not have the things they need to use.)
Ordkombinationer
at your disposal
|at my disposal
|have at your disposal
|resources at our disposal
|a wide range at their disposal
Teman
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- If you need anything during your stay, our staff are at your disposal.
- The president has vast resources at his disposal.
- With the internet at our disposal, we can access information instantly.
- She had several consultants at her disposal for the project.
- All the necessary data will be at your disposal by tomorrow morning.
Exempel för inlärare
- I am at your disposal if you need help.
- He has many tools at his disposal in the workshop.
- The team has a lot of money at its disposal.
- With a car at my disposal, I can travel easily.
Substantiv
B2
entity
3
under-sink device that grinds food waste
A machine under the kitchen sink that cuts food waste into very small pieces so water can carry it away.
Användningsmönster:
to turn [the] disposal [on/off]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think "disposal" always means this kitchen machine, because in some regions people say "the disposal" for the appliance. In many other contexts, however, "disposal" means the act of getting rid of something, not a machine.
Synonymer
garbage disposal (The more common full term, especially in North American English.)
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waste disposer (A more technical or brand-style name for the same appliance.)
Antonymer
trash can (Not a direct logical opposite, but an alternative way to handle kitchen waste instead of grinding it in a disposal.)
Ordkombinationer
garbage disposal
|turn on the disposal
|run the disposal
|install a disposal
|fix the disposal
Teman
daily life
|home
|housing
|food_drink
Exempel
- The garbage disposal is jammed, so we can't use the sink.
- Please don't put chicken bones in the disposal; it might break.
- We decided to install a new disposal when we remodeled the kitchen.
- She flipped the switch and the disposal roared to life.
- The plumber checked the disposal and found a spoon stuck inside.
Exempel för inlärare
- Our kitchen has a disposal under the sink.
- Do not put metal in the disposal.
- He turns on the disposal after washing the dishes.
- The disposal makes a loud sound when it runs.
Substantiv
formal
C1
action
4
sale or transfer of assets
The act of selling or giving a business asset, property, or investment to someone else.
Användningsmönster:
the disposal of [assets/property/shares]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think this always means throwing something away. In business and law, "disposal" usually means selling or transferring something, not putting it in the trash.
Synonymer
sale (General word; does not imply legal or accounting context as strongly as "disposal".)
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divestment (Often used for selling off assets, especially for strategic or ethical reasons; more technical than "disposal".)
Antonymer
acquisition (Focuses on obtaining assets rather than selling or transferring them.)
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purchase (The act of buying something instead of disposing of it.)
Ordkombinationer
asset disposal
|disposal of assets
|property disposal
|disposal proceeds
|disposal of shares
|disposal of subsidiaries
Teman
business
|law
|finance
Exempel
- The disposal of non-core assets helped reduce the company's debt.
- Shareholders must approve the disposal of significant property by the board.
- They recorded a profit on the disposal of the London office building.
- The report details each disposal of investments during the financial year.
- Regulators are reviewing the proposed disposal of the airline's cargo division.
Exempel för inlärare
- The company plans the disposal of several old buildings.
- There was a big profit from the disposal of the factory.
- The disposal of assets must follow the law.
- They discussed the disposal of the business in the meeting.
Substantiv
technical
C2
action
5
pass or kick in Australian football
In Australian rules football, one action where a player kicks or handballs the ball to another player, counted in the game statistics.
Användningsmönster:
[number] disposals
Vanligt misstag:
Learners outside Australia may not recognize this sports meaning and may confuse it with waste disposal. The word is mainly used this way in Australian rules football statistics.
Synonymer
pass (General sports term; in Australian rules football it may be used informally instead of the more specific statistic "disposal".)
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kick (Refers to one type of disposal; more specific than the broader statistical term.)
Antonymer
turnover (In this context, losing the ball to the opposing team instead of completing a successful disposal.)
Ordkombinationer
number of disposals
|effective disposal
|clean disposal
|disposal efficiency
|average disposals per game
Teman
sports
Exempel
- The midfielder racked up thirty disposals in a dominant performance.
- His disposal efficiency was over eighty percent for the season.
- The coach praised her clean disposals under pressure.
- He struggled to get involved early, with only four disposals at halftime.
- The young player averaged twenty disposals per game last year.
Exempel för inlärare
- He had many disposals in the game.
- The player wants more disposals this season.
- Her disposals were very good in the final.
- They counted his disposals to see how active he was.
Grammatik
Grundform
disposal
IPA
GB/dɪspˈoʊzəl/
US/dɪspˈoʊzəl/
Stavelser och betoning
dis - pos - al (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pos)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: disposal
- Plural: disposal, disposals
Ordfamilj
Forms
disposals
noun
Core family
dispose
verb B2
disposable
adjective B1
Related words
disposition
noun B2
Advanced or less common
disposability
noun
Uttryck
at someone's disposal
1/ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪspˈoʊzəl/
idiom
available for someone to use
Available for someone to use or control in any way they want.
Exempel
- If you need a car this weekend, mine is at your disposal.
- During the conference, several interpreters were at our disposal.
- My time is at your disposal this afternoon if you would like to talk.
have at one's disposal
1/hˈæv ˈæt wˈʌnz dɪspˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
have something available to use
To have something that you can use freely when you want.
Exempel
- The research team has several powerful computers at its disposal.
- She suddenly had a large budget at her disposal for the project.
- They will have expert advisers at their disposal during the negotiations.
waste disposal
1/wˈeɪst dɪspˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
process of getting rid of waste
The process of collecting and getting rid of trash or other waste materials.
Exempel
- Modern cities face serious challenges with solid waste disposal.
- The factory must improve its waste disposal methods to meet new regulations.
- Recycling is an important part of responsible waste disposal.
garbage disposal
1/ɡˈɑɹbɪd͡ʒ dɪspˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
sink device for food waste
A machine in a kitchen sink that cuts food waste into very small pieces so it can go down the drain.
Exempel
- Our new apartment has a garbage disposal, which makes cleaning up much easier.
- Don't put chicken bones in the garbage disposal.
- Never put glass in the garbage disposal, or you could damage it.
- The garbage disposal is jammed and making a strange noise.
- He flipped the switch, and the garbage disposal started with a loud noise.