dis·pose 
/dɪˈspoʊz/ verb
dis·pos·es; dis·posed; dis·pos·ing /dɪˈspoʊz/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to cause (someone) to be likely to do or have something — + to or toward ▪ His upbringing disposes him to question authority. ▪ people whose genes dispose them toward a particular disease 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to put (someone or something) in a particular position or place
▪ The troops/cottages were disposed [=(more commonly) arranged] along either side of the river.
▪ The troops/cottages were disposed [=(more commonly) arranged] along either side of the river.
dispose of [phrasal verb] 1 dispose of (something) a : to throw (something) away : to get rid of (something)
▪ The waste was not properly disposed of. ▪ Please dispose of your cigarette butts in one of the ashtrays available.
b formal : to deal with and finish (something)
▪ I have some business to dispose of [=(less formally) wrap up, take care of] before we meet.
c law : to give control or ownership of (land, possessions, etc.) to someone
▪ A will is a legal document that is used to dispose of property. 2 dispose of (someone or something) a : to defeat (a person or team) in a game, contest, etc.
▪ She easily disposed of her opponent.
b : to kill (a person or animal)
▪ The article includes a list of the weapons the soldiers used to dispose of their enemies.
▪ The waste was not properly disposed of. ▪ Please dispose of your cigarette butts in one of the ashtrays available.
b formal : to deal with and finish (something)
▪ I have some business to dispose of [=(less formally) wrap up, take care of] before we meet.
c law : to give control or ownership of (land, possessions, etc.) to someone
▪ A will is a legal document that is used to dispose of property.
▪ She easily disposed of her opponent.
b : to kill (a person or animal)
▪ The article includes a list of the weapons the soldiers used to dispose of their enemies.
