Question

Read the excerpt from "Protect Kids from Harm."
It has been suggested that alternatives to tackle football, such as flag football, be introduced. While this would prevent the purposeful tackling, it would not abolish all collisions.


Which dictionary entry best defines abolish as it is used in "Protect Kids from Harm"?
A.
to encourage

B.
to substitute

C.
to do away with

D.
to speak against

Answer 1

C. "to do away with" — in this context, "abolish" means to eliminate or put an end to collisions.