disposal

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈspəʊzl/ AmE /dɪˈspoʊzl/

noun en → es

1 DISPOSAL/WASTE [uncountable] B1

the process of getting rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed, especially waste products

eliminación, desecho, tratamiento

  • waste disposal

Collocations waste disposal system · proper waste disposal

  • The city has a new waste disposal system.

    La ciudad tiene un nuevo sistema de eliminación de residuos.

2 DESTROY [uncountable] B1

the act of getting rid of something by destroying it or making it useless

destrucción, aniquilación

  • disposal of sth

Collocations disposal of weapons · disposal of evidence

  • The disposal of the old equipment was a difficult task.

    La eliminación del viejo equipo fue una tarea difícil.

1 TRANSFER [uncountable] B2

the act of transferring something to another person or place for safekeeping, use, etc.

transferencia, entrega

  • disposal of sth

Collocations disposal of assets · disposal of goods

  • The company's disposal of its assets was handled by a professional firm.

    La transferencia de los activos de la empresa fue manejada por una firma profesional.

2 LEGAL [uncountable] C1

the legal process of dealing with something, such as property or a business, when it is no longer wanted or needed

liquidación, venta forzada

  • disposal of sth

Collocations legal disposal · forced disposal

  • The legal disposal of the company's assets was a lengthy process.

    La liquidación de los activos de la empresa fue un proceso largo.