disband

dis·band

verb \dis-ˈband\

Definition of DISBAND

transitive verb

: to break up the organization of : dissolve

intransitive verb

: to break up as an organization : disperse

— dis·band·ment \-ˈban(d)-mənt\ noun

Examples of DISBAND

1. They've decided to disband the club.
2. The members of the organization have decided to disband.

Origin of DISBAND

Middle French desbander, from des- dis- + bande band

First Known Use: 1591

Related to DISBAND

Synonyms: break up, disperse, dissolve

Antonyms: band, join, unite

Related Words: demobilize

Near Antonyms: incorporate; consolidate; hang together

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Rhymes with DISBAND

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