disposing
dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ
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Definition of disposing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
behaviorhaving a tendency to lead to something
  • The disposing factors led to a quick decision.
inclining predisposing
2.
mindset shiftRareinclining or making receptive to somethingRare
  • The disposing nature of the speech inspired the audience.
inclining predisposing

Noun

1.
waste managementRarethe action of getting rid of somethingRare
  • The disposing of waste is a major issue.
discarding disposal
2.
inclinationRaretendency to behave in a certain wayRare
  • His disposing towards kindness was well-known.
inclination propensity tendency
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mental ability to make a valid will
The court confirmed he had a sound and disposing mind and memory.

Origin of disposing

Latin, disponere (arrange)

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storage
container for storing or disposing of items
waste disposal
bag for collecting and disposing of dog waste
waste disposal
plastic bag used for disposing of waste
environment
drop trash without disposing properly
waste management
organized process of gathering and disposing waste
disposal container
container for disposing of rubbish
storage disposal
containers for storing or disposing of items
disposal
the act of disposing of a dead body in the ocean

Examples of disposing in a sentence

  • The disposing attitude of the team ensured success.
  • Her disposing attitude made her approachable.
  • The disposing environment encouraged creativity.
  • Proper disposing of chemicals is crucial.
  • Disposing of old electronics can be tricky.
  • Her disposing towards honesty made her trustworthy.

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  1. French:prédisposant, élimination, ...
  2. German:förderlich, Entsorgung, ...
  3. Italian:predisponente, smaltimento, ...
  4. Spanish:propenso, eliminación, ...
  5. Portuguese:predisponente, eliminação, ...
  6. Chinese:易于导致的, 废物处理, ...
  7. Japanese:誘因的な, 処分, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَهِّب, تَخَلُّص, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָטוּי, סִלּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:склоняющий, удаление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сприятливий, видалення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवृत्तिजनक, निपटान, ...
dispose
dɪˈspəʊz

Definition of dispose - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
eliminateget rid of something
  • They disposed of the old furniture before moving out..
discard eliminate remove
2.
managementUSdeal with or settle a matterUS
  • They disposed the issue quickly.
conclude resolve settle
3.
sortingDatedarrange or place in a particular orderDated
  • He disposed the chairs in a circle.
4.
transfergive or transfer to another
  • He disposed of his shares in the company.
assign convey transfer
5.
influencemake someone willing or receptive
  • Her kindness disposed him to trust her.
incline influence predispose
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get rid of something
She needed to dispose of the old furniture before moving..

Origin of dispose

Latin, disponere (arrange)

Examples of dispose in a sentence

  • He disposed of the evidence quickly.
  • The committee disposed the complaint efficiently.
  • She disposed the problem with minimal fuss.
  • She disposed the books by color on the shelf.
  • The chef disposed the ingredients in neat rows.
  • She decided to dispose of her old furniture.

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  1. French:éliminer, régler, ...
  2. German:entsorgen, erledigen, ...
  3. Italian:eliminare, risolvere, ...
  4. Spanish:deshacerse, resolver, ...
  5. Portuguese:descartar, dispor, ...
  6. Chinese:清除, 处理, ...
  7. Japanese:処分する, 処理する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخَلَّصَ, بَتَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִיפָּטֵר מִ־, לְסַלֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:избавиться от, решить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:усунути, вирішити, ...
  12. Hindi:निपटाना, सुलझाना, ...

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