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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

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