eliminate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ELIMINATE
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to remove (something that is not wanted or needed)
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to get rid of (something)
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Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic.
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The body naturally eliminates waste products.
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The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year.
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The regime has ruthlessly eliminated [=killed] the leaders of the opposition.
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She's trying to eliminate fatty foods from her diet.
2
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to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition
— often used as (be/get) eliminated
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The team was eliminated in the first round of the play-offs.
