dispense with
phrasal verbdispense with somebody/something
- to stop using somebody/something because you no longer need them or it synonym do away with
- Debit cards dispense with the need for cash altogether.
- I think we can dispense with the formalities (= speak openly and naturally to each other).
Extra Examples- His employer had decided to dispense with his services.
- Let's dispense with the formalities and get straight down to business.
- Once you are more confident walking again, you can dispense with the walking stick.