disposaldis‧pos‧al /dɪˈspəʊzəl $ -ˈspoʊ-/ ●○○ AWL noun 
the safe disposal of radioactive waste bomb disposal experts2at somebody’s disposal available for someone to use: Tanner had a lot of cash at his disposal.somebody is at your (complete) disposal (=someone is ready to help you in any way)3[countable] American English a small machine under the kitchen sink which breaks vegetable waste into small pieces SYN waste disposal4[uncountable] technical the sale of something you own such as a house, a business, or land: The profit or loss on the disposal of an asset must be accounted for.5[uncountable] formal the way in which an amount of money is used: They had complete control over the disposal of the funds.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + disposalsafe disposal· Talks were held on the safe disposal of nuclear weapons.illegal disposal· People were put at risk by the illegal disposal of clinical waste.waste disposal (=getting rid of unwanted materials or substances)· Most countries have improved their standards of waste disposal.refuse disposal formal (also rubbish disposal British English, garbage disposal American English) (=getting rid of things people throw out of houses, shops etc)· Refuse disposal is the responsibility of county councils.sewage disposal (=getting rid of waste water and waste products from toilets etc)· The city invested thousands in improved sewage disposal.bomb disposal (=getting rid of bombs before they explode)· The building was evacuated and a bomb disposal team moved in.disposal + NOUNa disposal site (=place to put waste and rubbish)· The waste was sent by rail to a disposal site in Utah.disposal facilities· There are inadequate disposal facilities for toxic waste.a disposal problem· All cities have a waste disposal problem.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Ease of repair and ease of disposal were almost wholly neglected.
- In its many forms, disposal of the dead has always been big business, and always subject to fashion.
- In promoting recycling as the best answer to waste disposal, environmentalists are therefore swimming against the tides of the market.
- The borrowers were companies involved in scrap metal and disposal, and property.
- These data support the existence of alternative pathways for H 2 disposal in man.
- They had at their disposal a very powerful light infan-try army with experienced officers and very high morale.
- This interest is undoubtedly driven by the search for plastic materials derived from sustainable carbon sources and which biodegrade naturally upon disposal.
Longman Language Activatoravailable for someone to have or use
if something is available , you can get it, buy it, or use it: · There's no room for more books - we've used up all the available space.available to: · Grants are available to students who have high grades.available from: · The publication is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.available at/in: · Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations.have something available: · Do you have a room available for this weekend?readily/freely available (=very easy to get): · Drugs like heroin are readily available on the streets.make something available: · These statistics are never sold or made available to the public.
a room or seat that is free is not being used by anyone now, and no one has asked for it to be kept for them to use later: · Is this chair free?· The only free seats on the train were in a smoking compartment.have something free: · The hotel never has any rooms free over the Christmas period.
something that is spare is not being used now, but it can be used if someone needs it: · I need 50 cents for the parking meter - do you have any spare change?· We're using the spare bedroom as a storage space.· a spare tyre
something such as a room or seat that is empty has no one using it at the moment and is therefore available for someone else to use: · They have three empty rooms now that the kids have moved out.· I think there's an empty seat in the back row.· The house was empty for two months before it was sold.
a building, home, room, or office that is vacant is available because it is not owned or rented by anyone: · There don't seem to be any vacant rooms in the whole of London!· If you're looking for somewhere to rent, I think there's a vacant apartment in my building.· Of the buildings the company owns, only 3% are vacant.
something that is to be had or to be found is available to anyone who knows where to get it from: · When no work was to be had, he borrowed money from friends.· We looked all over, but there were no fast food restaurants to be found.· She knew of a place where designer clothes were to be had at bargain prices.
British informal if something is going , it is available for anyone who wants it: · Is there any more wine going?· There aren't many jobs going in this part of the country.
if something is at your disposal , someone has provided it for you to use whenever you want or in any way that you want: · We have ample money at our disposal to do this job right.· A limousine and driver were put at her disposal for the entire week.
informal if something that you like or enjoy is on tap , it is available to you all the time so that you can have it whenever you want it: · It's a great place for a rest: food, music, alcohol - everything's on tap.· Some three hundred free outdoor shows are on tap during the weekend festival.
WORD SETSbain marie, nounbaking tray, nounbarbecue, nounbasin, nounbeaker, nounbeater, nounbilly, nounblender, nounboard, nounbottle, nounbottle opener, nounbreadbasket, nounbread bin, nounbreadboard, nouncaddy, nouncafetière, nouncake tin, nouncan opener, nouncarafe, nouncarving fork, nouncasserole, nouncaster, nouncauldron, nouncheeseboard, nounchip pan, nounchopper, nounchopping board, nounchopstick, nouncleaver, nouncoffee grinder, nouncoffee mill, nouncoffee pot, nouncolander, nouncookie cutter, nouncookie sheet, nouncookware, nouncoolbox, nouncooler, nouncorer, nouncorkscrew, nouncosy, nouncreamer, nouncrock, nouncrockery, nouncruet, nouncup, nouncutlery, nouncutting board, noundemijohn, noundessertspoon, noundipper, noundish, noundishcloth, noundishpan, noundish towel, noundishwasher, noundisposal, noundouble boiler, noundraining board, noundumb waiter, nounDutch oven, nounearthenware, adjectiveeggcup, nounegg-timer, nounewer, nounfinger bowl, nounfish slice, nounflask, nounflatware, nounfood processor, nounfork, nounfrying pan, noungarbage disposal, noungoblet, noungourd, noungrater, noungravy boat, noungriddle, noungridiron, noungrill pan, noungrinder, nounironware, nounjar, nounjug, nounkettle, nounknife, nounladle, nounlemon squeezer, nounliquidizer, nounmeat grinder, nounmilk churn, nounmixer, nounmixing bowl, nounmould, nounmug, nounnapkin, nounnapkin ring, nounnon-stick, adjectiveovenproof, adjectiveovenware, nounpaddle, nounpalette knife, nounpan, nounpaper towel, nounpeeler, nounpepper mill, nounpepper pot, nounpercolator, nounpestle, nounpitcher, nounplate, nounplatter, nounpoacher, nounpot, nounpotato peeler, nounpotholder, nounpressure cooker, nounpudding basin, nounpunch bowl, nounPyrex, nounramekin, nounrolling pin, nounrotisserie, nounsalt cellar, nounsalt shaker, nounsalver, nounsamovar, nounsauce boat, nounsaucepan, nounsaucer, nounscoop, nounserver, nounserviette, nounshaker, nounsieve, nounsilverware, nounskewer, nounskillet, nounslotted spoon, nounsnifter, nounsoup spoon, nounspatula, nounspoon, nounsqueezer, nounsteamer, nounstockpot, nounstove, nounstrainer, nountable mat, nountablespoon, nountableware, nountea caddy, nountea cosy, nounteacup, nounteaspoon, nountea urn, nounThermos, nountin, nountin opener, nountoasting fork, nountrencher, nountrivet, nountrolley, nountumbler, nounTupperware, nountureen, nounurn, nounutensil, nounvacuum flask, nounwaffle iron, nounwaxed paper, nounwhisk, nounwok, nounwooden spoon, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYADJECTIVES/NOUN + disposal The device, which contained 400lbs of explosive, was made safe by army bomb disposal experts.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Talks were held on the safe disposal of nuclear weapons.
· People were put at risk by the illegal disposal of clinical waste.
(=getting rid of unwanted materials or substances)· Most countries have improved their standards of waste disposal.
formal (also rubbish disposal British English, garbage disposal American English) (=getting rid of things people throw out of houses, shops etc)· Refuse disposal is the responsibility of county councils.
(=getting rid of waste water and waste products from toilets etc)· The city invested thousands in improved sewage disposal.
(=getting rid of bombs before they explode)· The building was evacuated and a bomb disposal team moved in.
disposal + NOUN (=place to put waste and rubbish)· The waste was sent by rail to a disposal site in Utah.
· There are inadequate disposal facilities for toxic waste.
· All cities have a waste disposal problem.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=the job of dealing with bombs that have not exploded)· a bomb disposal expert
The device, which contained 400lbs of explosive, was made safe by army bomb disposal experts.· Sites are being selected for final disposal of radioactive waste.
· From this reserve and from the immediate disposal of existing assets, trusts can make acquisitions of new assets.· The one mechanism they have at their immediate disposal to stimulate growth is the exchange rate of their currencies.· Social workers must first diagnose the problems and then help with such practical aids as they have at their immediate disposal.
· The banning of the annual sea dump brought the issue of nuclear waste disposal into even sharper focus.· Discussions of future reactor safety should revolve about two critical issues: nuclear waste disposal and nuclear weapons proliferation.· She added that the party would not approve the construction of nuclear waste disposal facilities.· For nuclear waste, disposal into space is more feasible but has been discounted on numerous occasions because of the risks.· In the process, it had simply underlined the almost intractable dangers of nuclear waste disposal.
· New powers to refuse wastes and revoke licences are potentially powerful weapons in controlling the movement and safe disposal of wastes.· Infection control policy An infection control policy should be available to staff, emphasising he importance of the safe disposal of sharps.· Methanogenesis is a safe and effective disposal route for H 2.· Face washing and improved hygiene of young children; and Environmental improvement with safer water and disposal of animal and human waste.
· I have never come across a people more obsessed with waste disposal.· In general, how-ever, these problems pale to insignificance compared to the problem of radioactive waste disposal.· Although waste disposal sites are well controlled, there is an ever present risk of pollution.· In terms of databases on hazardous wastes, attention has already been drawn to the waste disposal plans prepared by WRAs.· It retained water and yet had subtle membranes which permitted air to penetrate and facilitated waste disposal of the embryo.· In recent years, most countries have tightened their standards of waste disposal.· It helps to get the lymph fluid - a vital part of the body's waste disposal system - flowing.· The subsequent examination of potential releases from processes or waste disposal, together with environmental pathways is brief.
NOUN· It could take half an hour for a bomb disposal team to get to Royalbion House.· One of the devices went off before bomb disposal squads arrived.· The device went off at 12.30am as bomb disposal men were about to carry out a remote-controlled explosion with a robot.· The bomb disposal unit destroyed the bomb with a controlled explosion.· Approval will also be given to supply bomb disposal equipment and goods for civilian end-users.· The most advanced bomb disposal centre in the world has been officially opened by the Duke of Kent.· The army's bomb disposal experts say the lesson is simple ... report anything suspicious, especially in the run up to Christmas.· Army bomb disposal experts from Catterick military base in north Yorkshire are examining debris from both devices.
· The army's bomb disposal experts say the lesson is simple ... report anything suspicious, especially in the run up to Christmas.· The recent final of a tournament organised by mine-disposal experts drew a crowd of 17,000.· Army bomb disposal experts from Catterick military base in north Yorkshire are examining debris from both devices.
· The man who shared her apartment was surly, unfriendly, and always complaining about the lifts and the garbage disposal.· Her gear shifts sounded like twenty cooks pushing trays of silverware into an industrial-strength garbage disposal.· Run lemon wedges or fresh mint leaves through garbage disposal to kill odors.· On the other hand, we understand why you would prefer not to see usable food go down the garbage disposal.
· There should be some kind of rubbish disposal facility and you need proper campsites for the trekkers, with camp wardens.
· Not surprisingly, these sites usually lack a water supply and provision for sewage disposal.· Examples would include the provision and maintenance of fences, roads, drains, sewers and private sewage disposal works.· Smog and acid rain, water pollution and sewage disposal, dams and river-flows will become ever more contentious issues.· A survey will be carried out of sewage disposal systems and it is highly likely that major expenditure will be necessary.
· Although waste disposal sites are well controlled, there is an ever present risk of pollution.· Clean mud could go to upland or, perhaps, ocean disposal sites.· It's because the landfill disposal site at Stanford in the Vale is full that the changes have been made.· The Department of Environment has confirmed the figure of 1,300 problem waste disposal sites.· Option 3: Producer has a contract with named licensed disposal site.· Secondly no one has yet tackled the technical problems of finding suitable disposal sites on land or at sea.
· One of the devices went off before bomb disposal squads arrived.
· It helps to get the lymph fluid - a vital part of the body's waste disposal system - flowing.· A survey will be carried out of sewage disposal systems and it is highly likely that major expenditure will be necessary.
· It could take half an hour for a bomb disposal team to get to Royalbion House.· Examination by a disposal team established that the contents were capable of causing damage or injury.· A bomb disposal team made the grenade safe.
· The bomb disposal unit destroyed the bomb with a controlled explosion.· So save pounds on expensive waste disposal units by strapping Rover under your sink.
VERB· Brought-forward trading losses can be set against balancing charges arising on the disposal of the target assets.· Operating losses incurred were £427,000 with further £524,000 losses arising from the disposal of Applied Skills for Management.· In such a case the company may face corporation tax arising from the disposal of its chargeable assets.· The results include £11.58m arising from the disposal of the joint records venture.
· Pre-prepared training packs or videos are put at their disposal.· The 60 or so hours he put at our disposal fled by.· In such a way are the clothes of the dead put away for disposal.· An empty house just a mile or two outside St Margaret's Hope village was put at the disposal of the Committee.· Her records were, of course, put at his disposal.· Nottingham Castle may have been put at his disposal but d'Aubigny did not trust our Henry.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
- Hadden has some of the best medical advice in the country at his disposal.
WORD FAMILYnoundisposaldisposableadjectivedisposableverbdispose
1[uncountable] when you get rid of somethingdisposal of the safe disposal of radioactive waste bomb disposal experts2at somebody’s disposal available for someone to use: Tanner had a lot of cash at his disposal.somebody is at your (complete) disposal (=someone is ready to help you in any way)3[countable] American English a small machine under the kitchen sink which breaks vegetable waste into small pieces SYN waste disposal4[uncountable] technical the sale of something you own such as a house, a business, or land: The profit or loss on the disposal of an asset must be accounted for.5[uncountable] formal the way in which an amount of money is used: They had complete control over the disposal of the funds.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + disposalsafe disposal· Talks were held on the safe disposal of nuclear weapons.illegal disposal· People were put at risk by the illegal disposal of clinical waste.waste disposal (=getting rid of unwanted materials or substances)· Most countries have improved their standards of waste disposal.refuse disposal formal (also rubbish disposal British English, garbage disposal American English) (=getting rid of things people throw out of houses, shops etc)· Refuse disposal is the responsibility of county councils.sewage disposal (=getting rid of waste water and waste products from toilets etc)· The city invested thousands in improved sewage disposal.bomb disposal (=getting rid of bombs before they explode)· The building was evacuated and a bomb disposal team moved in.disposal + NOUNa disposal site (=place to put waste and rubbish)· The waste was sent by rail to a disposal site in Utah.disposal facilities· There are inadequate disposal facilities for toxic waste.a disposal problem· All cities have a waste disposal problem.