dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl 
dismantled; dismantling
(ˌ)dis-ˈmant-liŋ
-ˈman-tᵊl-
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.
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Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
These questions aren’t designed to score points but to foster understanding and dismantle relational walls.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
President-elect Trump has repeatedly pledged to dismantle the Department of Education, a decision that could radically reshape learning across America.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The Trump administration had backed Texas’ effort to dismantle the law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismantle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˈ)dis-ˈmant-ᵊl
dismantled; dismantling
-ˈmant-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to take to pieces : take apart
dismantled the engine to repair it
2
: to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantle an office
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