dismantles; dismantled; dismantling
1
: to take (something, such as a machine or structure) apart so that it is in separate pieces
The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.
When will they dismantle the old bridge?
a dismantled power plant
2
: to destroy (something) in an orderly way : to gradually cause (something) to come to an end
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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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dismantle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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