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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Image The operation also underscored Israel’s predicament: Without forces on the ground, the military would not be able to conduct any such rescue operation or continue to dismantle Hamas’s capabilities.
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Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 9 June 2024
On that same day, Zverev defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud 2-6 6-2 6-4 6-2 in their semifinal, banishing memories of their last four encounter last year when Ruud dismantled him to reach the final for a second consecutive year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 June 2024
However, shortly after the morning protest dispersed, at around 10 a.m., members of the Department of Public Safety and a private security company began dismantling the student encampment, which was set up in April in White Plaza.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The foundation wants to dismantle the federal government’s efforts to combat climate change.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 9 June 2024
On that same day, Zverev defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud 2-6 6-2 6-4 6-2 in their semifinal, banishing memories of their last four encounter last year when Ruud dismantled him to reach the final for a second consecutive year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 June 2024
However, shortly after the morning protest dispersed, at around 10 a.m., members of the Department of Public Safety and a private security company began dismantling the student encampment, which was set up in April in White Plaza.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The foundation wants to dismantle the federal government’s efforts to combat climate change.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismantle. Accessed 14 Jun. 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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