dispense with something/someone

Related to word: dispense

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to eliminate or cease using something or someone deemed unnecessary

    免去;废止;不再使用;省略

    • In the new budget, we decided to dispense with unnecessary expenses.

      在新的预算中,我们决定取消不必要的开支。

    • They stated that they will no longer hire the consultant as they believe they can dispense with him.

      他们表示将不再聘请顾问,因为他们认为可以不需要他。

    • With the advancement of technology, many traditional tools have been dispensed with.

      随着技术的进步,许多传统工具已被淘汰。