do away with
abolish or remove
to get rid of something or stop using it, especially something that is no longer needed or wanted.
Many companies want to do away with paper documents and switch to digital files.
"do" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "do" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
do
away with
do away withto get rid of something or stop using it, especially something that is no longer needed or wanted.Many companies want to do away with paper documents and switch to digital files.
up
do upTo fasten or close something, such as buttons, zippers, or straps on clothes or bags.It's cold outside, so make sure you do up your jacket.
without
do withoutTo cope or continue even though you do not have something you usually need or want.During the power cut, we had to do without electricity for several hours.
do up
fasten
To fasten or close something, such as buttons, zippers, or straps on clothes or bags.
It's cold outside, so make sure you do up your jacket.
do without
manage without
To cope or continue even though you do not have something you usually need or want.
During the power cut, we had to do without electricity for several hours.