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to do away with
[phrase form: do]
01
to stop using or having something
Transitive: to do away with sth
Examples
In an effort to reduce waste, the company decided to do away with single-use plastic in its packaging.
02
to put an end to someone's life
Transitive: to do away with sb
Examples
The villain in the story sought to do away with the hero to achieve his sinister goals.
