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Disbanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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disbanding

 

[ dɪsˈbændɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

organization dissolution

Disbanding refers to the act of breaking up or terminating an organization, group, or assembly. It involves the formal ending of membership or the operational status of a collective entity.

Synonyms

disperse, dissolve, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The committee decided to disband after completing their project.
  • After several unsuccessful meetings, the group agreed on disbanding.
  • The club announced its disbanding due to lack of interest.
  • Following the protest, the marchers began disbanding peacefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissolução

🇮🇳 विघटन

🇩🇪 Auflösung

🇮🇩 pembubaran

🇺🇦 розпуск

🇵🇱 rozwiązanie

🇯🇵 解散

🇫🇷 dissolution

🇪🇸 disolución

🇹🇷 dağıtma

🇰🇷 해산

🇸🇦 حل

🇨🇿 rozpuštění

🇸🇰 rozpustenie

🇨🇳 解散

🇸🇮 razpustitev

🇮🇸 rofið

🇰🇿 тарату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 lazım

🇲🇽 disolución

Etymology

The word 'disbanding' originates from the prefix 'dis-' which implies a separation or removal, combined with the word 'band', derived from the Old French 'bander' meaning 'to bind'. The term has evolved in English through the 16th century as a means to signify the action of breaking away from a collective group. Historically, 'band' has often referred to groups of people connected in some way, either for work, social reasons, or military purposes. Over time, 'disband' became commonly used in various contexts, such as clubs, organizations, and military units, whereby members cease their formal association or activity together.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,663, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.