dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl 
dismantled; dismantling
(ˌ)dis-ˈmant-liŋ
-ˈman-tᵊl-
1
: to disconnect the pieces of
will have to dismantle the engine
also
: to destroy the integrity or functioning of
The program was later dismantled due to a lack of funding.
2
: to strip of dress or covering : divest
3
: to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantled the ship before scrapping it
Synonyms
Examples of dismantle in a Sentence
The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.
When will they dismantle the old bridge?
The after-school program was dismantled due to lack of funding.
He accuses them of trying to dismantle the country's legal system.
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Less than a month after Nez left office, the new administration rescinded the mask mandates, marking the beginning of dismantling the COVID-19 measures that Nez's administration had put in place.
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May 13, 2024
Chapel leaders hope to eventually rebuild the historic landmark, but the deconstruction has bought them time to determine what will come next without the threat of losing everything.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Adair hired a lawyer, there was a hearing at City Hall, the mayor fell asleep, and it was decided that the ramp had to be dismantled.
—Zach Harris, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2024
Here’s how to spot and dismantle the disinformation.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 9 Aug. 2024
Advertisement California Battered Wayfarers Chapel must be completely dismantled to be saved
May 13, 2024
Chapel leaders hope to eventually rebuild the historic landmark, but the deconstruction has bought them time to determine what will come next without the threat of losing everything.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Adair hired a lawyer, there was a hearing at City Hall, the mayor fell asleep, and it was decided that the ramp had to be dismantled.
—Zach Harris, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismantle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˈ)dis-ˈmant-ᵊl
dismantled; dismantling
-ˈmant-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to take to pieces : take apart
dismantled the engine to repair it
2
: to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantle an office
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