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
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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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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2022, a Spanish operation was dismantled that authorities said could have passed off as much as 40 million bottles of cheap table wine as finer tipples.
—Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
The outdated perception that older women are less innovative or capable is increasingly being dismantled by a new wave of female entrepreneurs over 50 who are redefining success.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump, who will be sworn into office Jan. 20, is expected to use executive orders to dismantle Biden policies on immigration, climate and a host of other areas.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 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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