Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-away-with
phrasal verb
/ˈduː əˈweɪ wɪð/
Definition
To eliminate or abolish something completely.
Examples
- Many people believe we should do away with plastic bags to protect the environment.
- The school decided to do away with the old grading system.
- In our meeting, we agreed to do away with unnecessary paperwork.
Meaning
To put an end to a practice, habit, or system; to stop using or having something.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- abolish
- terminate
- dispose of
- get rid of
