disband

[dis-band]

verb (used with object)

1. to break up or dissolve (an organization).

   They disbanded the corporation.

verb (used without object)

1. to disperse.

disband

/ dɪsˈbænd /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• disbandment noun
• undisbanded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disband¹

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

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, announced that he was disbanding the company almost eight years after starting it.

From BBC

"Education has been disrupted, jobs lost and a school community disbanded. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those most impacted by this news," it added.

From BBC

Tensions between the Turtles and White Whale escalated in 1970, leading the group to disband.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, the Department of Justice disbanded its task force focused on crypto crimes.

From BBC

In June, Marinakis effectively regained control and disbanded the blind trust he had set up to oversee club matters.

From BBC

Related Words

• demobilize 
• destroy 
• disperse 
• dissolve