To arrange or settle matters in a particular order or position. She disposed the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
dispose of something: to get rid of, discard, or destroy something that is no longer wanted or needed. He disposed of the old newspapers by recycling them.
To incline or make someone willing to do something. Her kindness disposed him to trust her.
dispose of someone or something: to defeat, overcome, or finish dealing with a person, task, or problem quickly and efficiently. The champion disposed of his opponent in just two rounds.