elim·i·nate 
/ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ verb
elim·i·nates; elim·i·nat·ed; elim·i·nat·ing /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)
▪ Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic. ▪ The body naturally eliminates waste products. ▪ The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year. ▪ The regime has ruthlessly eliminated [=killed] the leaders of the opposition. ▪ She's trying to eliminate fatty foods from her diet. 2 : to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition — often used as (be/get) eliminated ▪ The team was eliminated in the first round of the play-offs.
▪ Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic. ▪ The body naturally eliminates waste products. ▪ The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year. ▪ The regime has ruthlessly eliminated [=killed] the leaders of the opposition. ▪ She's trying to eliminate fatty foods from her diet.
