🔧dismantle

verb
/dɪsˈmæntəl/

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
to take apart a machine, structure, or system into separate pieces

Example Sentences

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

The workers dismantled the old factory equipment.

Synonyms

disassemble, demolish, destroy, tear down, break down, take apart, deconstruct
Entry 1
disassemble, demolish, destroy, tear down
Entry 2
disassemble, demolish, break down, take apart, deconstruct

Antonyms

assemble, build, construct, erect
Entry 1
assemble, build, construct, erect
Entry 2
assemble, build, construct

Collocations

dismantle carefully, dismantle machinery, dismantle system, completely dismantle, gradually dismantle, dismantle a system, dismantle a structure, dismantle equipment, dismantle a network
Entry 1
dismantle carefully, dismantle machinery, dismantle system, completely dismantle, gradually dismantle
Entry 2
dismantle a system, dismantle a structure, dismantle equipment, dismantle a network

Related Vocabularies

to differ in size, amount, degree, or nature
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
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to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

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