disassemble

American  

[dis-uh-sem-buhl] / ˌdɪs əˈsɛm bəl /

verb (used with object)

disassembled, disassembling

1. to take apart.

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verb (used without object)

disassembled, disassembling

1. to come apart.

   These shelves disassemble quickly for easy moving.

disassemble British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• disassembly noun

Etymology

Origin of disassemble

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

Example Sentences

The partially disassembled research reactor, nicknamed “Norm,” is the latest design in a decadeslong pursuit by TAE to create a star on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The device failed to explode and it was discovered and disassembled by the authorities on March 16, the US Attorney's office said in a statement.

From Barron's

From all accounts, Israeli and American military strikes are meeting and even exceeding their goals of disassembling the regime’s infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Designed to look like a temple, the house was built in Indonesia, disassembled and rebuilt on the Big Island.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This Court is now asked to determine whether the federal government has the power it claims — to dissemble and disassemble historical truths when it has some domain over historical facts,” Rufe wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dismantle