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to do away with
[phrase form: do]
01
to stop using or having something
Transitive: to do away with sth
Example
In an effort to reduce waste, the company decided to do away with single-use plastic in its packaging.
The government planned to do away with outdated regulations that hindered economic growth.
02
to put an end to someone's life
Transitive: to do away with sb
Example
The villain in the story sought to do away with the hero to achieve his sinister goals.
The crime syndicate was known for attempting to do away with anyone who posed a threat to their operations.
