Synonyms

disband

American

[dis-band] / dɪsˈbænd /

verb (used with object)

to break up or dissolve (an organization).

They disbanded the corporation.

verb (used without object)

to disperse.

disband British

/ dɪsˈbænd /

verb

to cease to function or cause to stop functioning, as a unit, group, etc

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Other Word Forms

disbandment noun
undisbanded adjective

Etymology

Origin of disband

1585–95; < Middle French desbander, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + -bander, derivative of bande troop, band ¹

Example Sentences

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He dramatically curbed the powers of the religious establishment, disbanding the Islamic police and ending the funding for ultra-conservative proselytization overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal

It used to be common for African governments to disband national teams after disappointing results, but it has happened less often since Fifa became stricter about government interference.

From BBC

After the group disbanded in 1996, he joined Scottish rock band Primal Scream.

From BBC

He announced the disbanding of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.

From Salon

The band released two further singles in 2016, but no full-length album followed and the group disbanded once more in 2017 after some old tensions resurfaced.

From BBC

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