1. to remove or get rid of something completely
2. to defeat and remove a competitor from a contest or competition
3. to rule out or exclude as a possibility

Examples

• The new software will eliminate the need for paper files.
• We need to eliminate all sources of contamination.
• The team was eliminated in the first round of playoffs.
• Police have eliminated him as a suspect in the case.
• This diet helps eliminate toxins from your body.
• The company plans to eliminate 200 jobs this year.
• We can eliminate option C because it's too expensive.