Phrasal Verb: Do away with
English Meaning: Put an end to or eliminate something
Hindi Meaning: समाप्त करना
The phrasal verb “do away with” means to eliminate, abolish, or put an end to something, especially something considered unnecessary or outdated. It can also refer to discarding rules, practices, or even physical objects.
What Does “Do Away With” Mean?
“Do away with” means:
- To end, abolish, or remove something
- To get rid of a rule, habit, or item
- Sometimes (in legal/criminal context), it may mean to kill someone, but that usage is rare in daily conversation.
In Hindi, it translates as “समाप्त करना” or “हटा देना”.
For example:
- “The school has done away with uniforms.”
= स्कूल ने यूनिफ़ॉर्म को समाप्त कर दिया है।
How to Use “Do Away With” in Sentences
Example 1: The government plans to do away with old tax laws.
Hindi: सरकार पुराने कर कानूनों को समाप्त करने की योजना बना रही है।
Example 2: We should do away with plastic bags to save the environment.
Hindi: हमें पर्यावरण को बचाने के लिए प्लास्टिक बैग्स को समाप्त कर देना चाहिए।
Example 3: The new technology has done away with the need for paper files.
Hindi: नई तकनीक ने कागज़ी फाइल्स की ज़रूरत को समाप्त कर दिया है।
Example 4: They did away with the traditional rules in the updated version.
Hindi: उन्होंने अपडेटेड संस्करण में पारंपरिक नियमों को हटा दिया।
Example 5: He wanted to do away with all unnecessary expenses.
Hindi: वह सभी अनावश्यक खर्चों को समाप्त करना चाहता था।
Common Mistakes When Using “Do Away With”
❌ Incorrect: We do with plastic waste.
✅ Correct: We should do away with plastic waste.
(Always include the full phrase “do away with” to convey the correct meaning.)
❌ Incorrect: He did away the rules.
✅ Correct: He did away with the rules.
(The word “with” is essential in this phrasal verb.)
Questions for Test
- What does “do away with” mean in Hindi?
- Translate: “We must do away with corruption.”
- Use “do away with” in a sentence about technology.
- Is “do away with” separable or inseparable?
- Fill in the blank: The committee decided to ___ the old process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “do away with” be used in formal writing?
Yes, “do away with” is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express elimination or abolishment.
Is “do away with” separable?
No, “do away with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. The object always comes after the full phrase.
Is it always used in a positive sense?
Mostly, yes. It implies removing something unnecessary, outdated, or problematic. However, in criminal contexts, it can mean to harm or kill someone (rare in daily use).
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