Do away with

폐지하다; 없애다.

To eliminate or abolish something, often a rule, practice, or system.

주로 규칙, 관습, 제도를 없애거나 폐지하는 것을 의미합니다.

Explanation

To completely remove or abolish something, especially if it is seen as outdated or unnecessary. This phrase is often used when referring to laws, practices, or policies that are no longer needed and are formally discontinued. It highlights a permanent end to something previously established.

주로 오래되었거나 불필요하다고 여겨지는 규칙, 관습, 정책을 완전히 없애거나 폐지하는 것을 의미하며, 기존에 존재했던 것을 영구적으로 끝내려는 의도를 강조합니다.

Examples

Dialogue

A: Did you hear they’re going to do away with the old attendance policy?

B: Yes, it’s about time! That rule was so outdated.

A: I agree. The new system should be much more efficient.

B: Absolutely. Doing away with the old one is a great move.

A: 예전 출석 정책을 없앤다고 들었어?

B: 응, 이제야! 그 규칙은 너무 오래됐지.

A: 맞아. 새로운 시스템이 훨씬 더 효율적일 거야.

B: 맞아. 옛 정책을 없애는 건 좋은 결정이야.

Sentences

The government decided to do away with outdated regulations.

정부는 오래된 규정을 폐지하기로 결정했다.

Many companies are doing away with traditional dress codes.

많은 회사가 전통적인 복장 규정을 없애고 있다.

They are planning to do away with unnecessary paperwork.

그들은 불필요한 서류 작업을 없앨 계획이다.

The school finally did away with the rule about mandatory uniforms.

학교는 마침내 의무 교복 규정을 폐지했다.

The city council voted to do away with parking fees on weekends.

시의회는 주말 주차 요금을 폐지하기로 결정했다.