| Front | dispense with |
|---|---|
| Back | dispense with dispense with sb/sth formal to stop using something or someone that you would normally use, or get rid of someone or something because you no longer need them: ▪ Some companies have dispensed with middle managers altogether. ▪ Morenz had dispensed with his suit in favour of a more casual look. dispense with formalities (=not behave in the polite formal way that is considered normal because you are in a hurry) ▪ Mills dispensed with the usual formalities and got straight to the point. |
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