eliminate Definition
- 1to completely remove or get rid of something
- 2to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition
Using eliminate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eliminate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company plans to eliminate all single-use plastics by the end of the year.
Example
The team was eliminated from the tournament after losing the final match.
Example
The new security measures aim to eliminate the risk of theft.
eliminate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for eliminate
- eradicate
- annihilate
- remove
- exterminate
- obliterate
Phrases with eliminate
eliminate waste
to reduce or remove unnecessary or unwanted materials or substances
Example
The factory implemented new procedures to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
elimination round
a round in a competition where participants are eliminated until only a few remain
Example
The elimination round of the spelling bee was particularly challenging.
elimination diet
a diet that involves removing certain foods from one's diet to identify food allergies or intolerances
Example
She went on an elimination diet to determine which foods were causing her digestive issues.
Origins of eliminate
from Latin 'e-' meaning 'out' + 'liminare' meaning 'threshold'
Summary: eliminate in Brief
To 'eliminate' [ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt] means to completely remove or get rid of something, such as waste or a risk. It can also refer to defeating someone in a competition, as in 'The team was eliminated from the tournament.' Other phrases include 'elimination round,' and 'elimination diet,' which is a dietary approach to identifying food allergies.
