dismantle

verb

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dis·man·tle | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl

dismantled; dismantling\ (ˌ)dis-ˈmant-liŋ

, -ˈman-tᵊl- \

Definition of dismantle

transitive verb

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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