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discard

1 of 2verb
/dɪˈskɑrd/
Forms:discards,discarding,discarded,discarded
1

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

C1transitive
  • She recently discarded old clothes from her wardrobe to make space for new ones.
  • The chef instructed the kitchen staff to discard vegetables that were past their freshness.
  • After completing the project, it was time to discard the unused materials.
  • The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding.