Meaning of Disposal
the act of getting rid of something
In simple words: The act of getting rid of something.
Disposal in a sentence
- The council is responsible for **waste disposal** and street cleaning.
- sewage disposal systems
- the problems of the ultimate disposal of nuclear waste
- She was charged with the unlawful disposal of human remains.
- The waste must be taken to an approved disposal facility.
- The next step is to think about disposal of your assets.
- He will have a car at his disposal for the whole month.
- Well, I'm at your disposal *(= I am ready to help you in any way I can)*.
How to use Disposal
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in discussions about waste management, legal matters, and general contexts where things are being thrown away or dealt with.
Grammar pattern
disposal + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'dispose' when you hear 'disposal' — both relate to getting rid of things.
Related words
Opposites of Disposal
- retention
- keeping
Common mistakes with Disposal
- Using 'dispose' instead of 'disposal'.
- Confusing with 'disposal' in terms of financial transactions.
- Incorrectly using 'disposal' as a verb.
Disposal appears in
Disposal in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تخلص من
التخلص من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিষ্পত্তি
কোনো কিছু ফেলে দেওয়ার কাজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Entsorgung, Beseitigung, Verfügung
Etwas loswerden.
- SpanishEspañol
Eliminación, Desecho, Disposición
La acción de deshacerse de algo.
- Persianفارسی
دفع، دور انداختن
عمل خلاص شدن از چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Élimination, Mise en vente, Disposition
Se débarrasser de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निपटान
किसी चीज़ से छुटकारा पाने का काम।
- ItalianItaliano
Smaltimento, Eliminazione, Disposizione
L'atto di liberarsi di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Descarte, Eliminação
O ato de se livrar de algo.
- RussianРусский
Утилизация, избавление, распоряжение
Избавление от чего-то.
- Urduاردو
نیلام، تلف کرنا، ٹھکانے لگانا
کسی چیز سے چھٹکارا پانے کا عمل۔
- Chinese中文
处置, 清理, 丢弃
把东西处理掉。
More words like Disposal
- Removal
- Clearance
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Disposal
What does Disposal mean?
The act of getting rid of something.
What is the definition of Disposal?
the act of getting rid of something
How do you use Disposal in a sentence?
The council is responsible for **waste disposal** and street cleaning.
Can you give another example of Disposal?
sewage disposal systems
What are synonyms for Disposal?
Common alternatives include removal, clearance, elimination, waste management, disposal method.
What is the opposite of Disposal?
Opposite meanings include retention, keeping.
What words go with Disposal?
It commonly pairs with safe, illegal, ultimate, facility, site, method.
What are common mistakes when using Disposal?
Using 'dispose' instead of 'disposal'. Confusing with 'disposal' in terms of financial transactions. Incorrectly using 'disposal' as a verb.
How do you pronounce Disposal?
US: /["/dɪˈspəʊzl/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈspəʊzl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Disposal?
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in discussions about waste management, legal matters, and general contexts where things are being thrown away or dealt with.
What CEFR level is Disposal?
"Disposal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.



