disassemble

[dis-uh-sem-buh l]

verb (used with object), dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling.

to take apart.

verb (used without object), dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling.

to come apart: These shelves disassemble quickly for easy moving.

Origin of disassemble

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

Related formsdis·as·sem·bly, noun

Can be confuseddisassemble dissemble

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British Dictionary definitions for disassembly

disassemble

verb

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

Derived Formsdisassembly, noun

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Word Origin and History for disassembly

disassemble

1610s, "to disperse;" see dis- + assemble. Meaning "to take apart" is from 1922. Related: Disassembled; disassembling; disassembly.