disband

American  

[dis-band] / dɪsˈbænd /

verb (used with object)

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

   They disbanded the corporation.

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verb (used without object)

1. to disperse.

disband British  

/ dɪsˈbænd /

verb

1. 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

The upcoming six-episode series will follow the anti-corruption unit AC-12, after being disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards, as the team members are assigned their most sensitive case so far.

From BBC

Environmental groups sued, alleging the panel was convened behind closed doors in violation of federal rules, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright later disbanded the group.

From Barron's

It also argued that the claims were moot because the group was disbanded shortly after the lawsuit was filed.

From Los Angeles Times

Before disbanding in 1991, it was the only such alliance in history whose members invaded each other.

From The Wall Street Journal

The group went on to achieve a string of top 10 hits and sold millions of albums before disbanding in 2013.

From BBC

Related Words

• demobilize
• destroy
• disperse
• dissolve