disassemble

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verb

dis·​as·​sem·​ble ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl 

disassembled; disassembling; disassembles

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

disassembly

ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-blē 

noun

disassembly

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noun

dis·​assembly "+ 

1

: the state or condition of being disassembled

2

: the act or process of disassembling or taking apart

the careful disassembly of a lens

Synonyms of disassemble

Verb

• dismantle
• detach
• disconnect
• dismount

Examples of disassemble in a Sentence

Verb

The bookshelf disassembles for easy storage.

they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Follow these simple steps to disassemble every Owala model and thoroughly wash your bottle every time. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

But one level of magnitude higher, and cities—unlike the monochromatic green of a verdant forest canopy—disassemble into a chaotic and seemingly irrational patchwork of microenvironments. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Lift rod drains are harder to disassemble due to their complex mechanism with more snag points. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

dis- entry 1 + assembly

First Known Use

Verb

1881, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for disassemble

• assemble
• dissemble
• resemble
• reassemble
• semble
• tremble

Kids Definition

disassemble

verb

dis·​as·​sem·​ble ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl 

: to take apart

disassemble an engine

disassembly

-ˈsem-blē 

noun