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Definition of dispense with phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dispense with

phrasal verb
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dispense with somebody/something
  1. to stop using somebody/something because you no longer need them or it synonym do away with
    • Debit cards dispense with the need for cash altogether.
    • I think we can dispense with the formalities (= speak openly and naturally to each other).
    Extra Examples
    • His employer had decided to dispense with his services.
    • Let's dispense with the formalities and get straight down to business.
    • Once you are more confident walking again, you can dispense with the walking stick.
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