Dismantle: meaning, definitions and examples

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dismantle

[ dɪsˈmæntəl ]

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to take apart

To dismantle means to take apart or demolish something into its separate parts. It often involves breaking down a structure or object systematically.

Synonyms

deconstruct, disassemble, take apart

Examples of usage

The old factory was dismantled to make way for a new shopping mall.
He dismantled the engine to repair the faulty parts.

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to destroy

To dismantle can also mean to destroy or put an end to an organization, system, or process.

Synonyms

abolish, destroy, disrupt

Examples of usage

The new CEO wanted to dismantle the outdated management structure.
The peace treaty aimed to dismantle the nuclear arsenal.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismantle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmontar

🇮🇳 विघटित करना

🇩🇪 demontieren

🇮🇩 membongkar

🇺🇦 демонтувати

🇵🇱 zdemontować

🇯🇵 解体する (kaitai suru)

🇫🇷 démonter

🇪🇸 desmantelar

🇹🇷 sökmek

🇰🇷 해체하다 (haechehada)

🇸🇦 تفكيك (tafkīk)

🇨🇿 demontovat

🇸🇰 demontovať

🇨🇳 拆卸 (chāixiè)

🇸🇮 razstaviti

🇮🇸 taka í sundur

🇰🇿 бөлшектеу

🇬🇪 დემონტაჟი (demont’aži)

🇦🇿 sökmək

🇲🇽 desmantelar

Word origin

The word 'dismantle' originated from the Middle French word 'desmanteler', which meant 'to tear down a tower'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' implies reversal or negation, while 'mantle' refers to a cloak or covering. Over time, 'dismantle' evolved to signify the act of taking something apart, either physically or metaphorically.