DISPENSE WITH (SOMETHING)


Meaning of DISPENSE WITH (SOMETHING) in English

dispense with something phrasal verb formal ( see also ↑ dispense )

to not use or do something that people usually use or do, because it is not necessary:

Ann suggested that they dispense with speeches altogether at the wedding.

dispense with sb’s services (=no longer employ someone)

Let’s dispense with the formalities (=speak openly and directly) , shall we?

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.