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Definition of dismantle
dismantled
;dismantling
play \-ˈmant-liŋ, -ˈman-təl-\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.
Recent Examples of dismantle from the Web
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Trump's public efforts to dismantle the health-care law, however, contrast sharply with President Barack Obama's efforts to build support in advance of its 2010 passage.
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Students in Tuscon, Arizona are in the process of suing the state for its passing of a 2010 law that dismantled a Mexican-American studies program that had proven results in enhancing Latinx students’ academic performance.
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But what was once a division meant to bolster women and girls and help them advance in society could soon be dismantled, according to a report from Politico.
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Today in 5 Lines Senate Republicans released a 142-page proposal that would dismantle parts of the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump Cheers The result of Tuesday’s election likely will embolden Trump and his legislative push to dismantle Obamacare and overhaul taxes.
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Cuban dissident Antonio Rodiles during a press conference asking President Donald Trump to start dismantling former President Barack Obama's executive orders on Cuba.
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Scouts and members of the VFW post began the retirement ceremony with a history of the flag and its role in America's past and a demonstration of the correct ceremonial procedure to dismantle a flag in preparation for retirement.
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The Warriors continued ruining the NBA on Sunday night, dismantling the Cavaliers in Game 2 to take a 2–0 lead in the Finals, all of this happening despite another sublime performance from LeBron James.
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Origin and Etymology of dismantle
Middle French desmanteler, from des- dis- + mantel mantle
DISMANTLE Defined for English Language Learners
dismantle
playDefinition of dismantle for English Language Learners
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: to take (something, such as a machine or structure) apart so that it is in separate pieces
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: to destroy (something) in an orderly way : to gradually cause (something) to come to an end
DISMANTLE Defined for Kids
dismantle
playDefinition of dismantle for Students
dismantled
;dismantling
1 : to take completely apart (as for storing or repair)
2 : to strip of furniture or equipment
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