disassemble
verb (used with object)
to take apart.
had disassembled
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past perfectof disassemble.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The German firm said it had disassembled the rocket to carry out investigations.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Global Times, the state-controlled Chinese news website, mocked the angst sparked by Huawei’s newest offering, citing reports Western rivals had disassembled the Mate 60 Pro to understand its technology.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Mr. Reffitt admitted taking the handgun to Washington but said he had disassembled it.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2021
No one moment had disassembled his fear, but it was like a wall coming down brick by brick, until he found: It’s doable.
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2014
When it was over, I felt like someone had disassembled me and put my pieces back together in the wrong order.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
