Dismantled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dismantled
[ dɪsˈmæntld ]
past tense
Dismantled refers to the action of taking something apart or removing it from its assembled state. It can apply to physical objects, such as machinery or buildings, as well as abstract concepts, such as ideas or systems. This term is frequently used in engineering, construction, and various forms of maintenance. When something is dismantled, it is often done intentionally for repair, disposal, or analysis.
Synonyms
break down, deconstruct, disassemble, take apart
Examples of usage
- The team dismantled the old bridge to make way for the new one.
- She dismantled the bicycle to clean and repair it.
- The soldier dismantled his weapon before leaving the area.
- The company dismantled its outdated machinery for recycling.
Translations
Translations of the word "dismantled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmantelado
🇮🇳 विस्थापित
🇩🇪 demontiert
🇮🇩 dibongkar
🇺🇦 демонтований
🇵🇱 zdemontowany
🇯🇵 解体された
🇫🇷 démantelé
🇪🇸 desmantelado
🇹🇷 sökülmüş
🇰🇷 분해된
🇸🇦 مفكك
🇨🇿 demontovaný
🇸🇰 demontovaný
🇨🇳 拆解的
🇸🇮 razstavljen
🇮🇸 niðurrifinn
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 შეღწეული
🇦🇿 sökülmüş
🇲🇽 desmantelado
Word origin
The term 'dismantle' originates from the late Middle English period, around the 14th century. It is derived from the combination of the prefix 'dis-', indicating removal or reversal, and 'mantle', which in this context refers to the covering or the structure that holds things together. In earlier forms, to 'mantle' meant to cover or enclose. Thus, to 'dismantle' is to take apart or remove the covering or structure. The usage of this term has evolved over the centuries, becoming common in various fields such as engineering, construction, and even metaphorically to describe the breakdown of systems or ideologies. Its versatility in both literal and figurative contexts has allowed 'dismantled' to remain relevant in contemporary language.