What does «prescindir» mean in Spanish?

To disregard a person or thing; to pass over in silence; to omit.

Examples of use in Spanish: "han prescindido de mí".

"decidimos prescindir de ella".
To renounce or refrain from or avoid a thing.

Examples of use in Spanish: "he decidido prescindir del uso del coche".

♦ Palabras derivadas: prescindencia, prescindible, imprescindible.