dispensing with

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: dɪˈspɛnsɪŋ wɪð

Definition

Getting rid of something that is no longer needed or useful.

Examples

• The team is dispensing with outdated protocols to improve overall efficiency.

• We are dispensing with formal dress codes for the summer months.

• By dispensing with unnecessary meetings, the manager saved everyone hours of work.

Synonyms of dispensing with

Words with a similar meaning to dispensing with:

• drop
• ditch
• discard
• forego

Antonyms of dispensing with

Words with the opposite meaning to dispensing with:

• keep
• retain

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