Question

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What does the word dispense mean based on the context clues provided?
Two days had gone by since the shuttle's engines had died. Fortunately, the crew had power for light and heat as well as a good supply of
oxygen. Since the rescue ship from Earth wouldn't reach the shuttle for another two days, the captain decided it was time to dispense the
rations.
OA to hand out
OB to cause to disappear
Ос.
to eat everything
OD. to scatter

Answer 1

there are 2 meanings for dispense,
1.
distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
2.
manage without or get rid of.