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
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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The brazen rush-hour theft — partially dismantling an in-service subway train while riding on it — is at least the second such act in a week.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham (Tennant) is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponizing scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But Iran has withstood decades of economic pressure and sanctions and its capacity to adapt has not been dismantled, Kahalzadeh said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Officials are expected to transfer detainees out of the facility in the coming weeks, with the complex to be dismantled afterward.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham (Tennant) is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponizing scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
But Iran has withstood decades of economic pressure and sanctions and its capacity to adapt has not been dismantled, Kahalzadeh said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Officials are expected to transfer detainees out of the facility in the coming weeks, with the complex to be dismantled afterward.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dismantle
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismantle. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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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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