Dismantle
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsmæntəl/
Dismantle (verb)
- To remove parts from something and separate them so it is no longer in one piece.
- To reduce or destroy how a system works by removing key parts or stopping its main functions.
- To take apart weapons or military equipment so they cannot be used.
Examples
- She dismantles the old radio carefully.
- They dismantle the machine carefully before cleaning it.