disassemble

dis·as·sem·ble

verb \ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl\

Definition of DISASSEMBLE

transitive verb

: to take apart <disassemble a watch>

intransitive verb

1

: to come apart <the frame disassembles into sections>

2

: disperse, scatter <the crowd began to disassemble>

— dis·as·sem·bly \-blē\ noun

Examples of DISASSEMBLE

1. The bookshelf disassembles for easy storage.
2. <they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring>

First Known Use of DISASSEMBLE

1903

Related to DISASSEMBLE

Synonyms: break down, demount, dismantle, dismember, dismount, knock down, strike, take down

Antonyms: assemble, construct

Related Words: detach, disengage; break up, disaggregate, disarticulate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide, separate

Near Antonyms: build, erect, pitch; combine, unite

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