disassemble

[dis-uh-sem-buhl]

verb (used with object)

disassembled, disassembling 

1. to take apart.

verb (used without object)

disassembled, disassembling 

1. to come apart.

   These shelves disassemble quickly for easy moving.

disassemble

/ ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl /

verb

1. (tr) to take apart (a piece of machinery, etc); dismantle

Other Word Forms

• disassembly noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disassemble¹

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- ¹ + assemble

Example Sentences

The car was completely disassembled, and every component was stripped and refinished.

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"I saw this guy literally disassemble himself in front of me, and now I'm seeing him again."

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"However, there have been stacks created on parts of Mam Tor, and staff and volunteers will infrequently disassemble any found."

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Splitting up to check different parts of the plant, the inspectors quizzed workers about cleaning procedures and looked at disassembled equipment to see if it was contaminated with residue from old drugs.

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Instead, he went on to propose that CDC should be disassembled, along with the other principal agencies responsible for addressing the overdose crisis.

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Related Words

• dismantle