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Obviate (Verb)

Do away with.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

By investing in a automated accounting system, the company was able to obviate the need for manual data entry.
Implementing a cloud-based collaboration tool can obviate the need for lengthy email chains and regular in-person meetings.
The new advanced medical technique was designed to obviate the need for major surgery and promote quicker patient recovery.
Introducing electronic paperwork has helped to obviate the need for physical storage and reduced office clutter.
Upgrading to energy-efficient appliances can obviate the need for frequent replacement and lower utility bills.

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The new security measures will obviate the need for constant police presence on campus.
Efficient planning and time management can obviate many of the problems associated with large-scale events.
Regular maintenance can obviate the need for costly repairs down the line.
Early warning systems can obviate the loss of life and property in natural disasters.
Advance notification to travelers can obviate the confusion and delays that occur when flight schedules change.