What is the antonym of “commissioning”?
The antonyms of commissioning are decommissioning and dismantling. The antonyms decommissioning and dismantling convey the opposite meaning of commissioning, which is to take apart or remove something that was previously put together.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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The process of taking apart or shutting down a machine, system, or facility that is no longer in use.
Example
The decommissioning of the nuclear power plant took several years and required careful planning.
The act of taking apart or disassembling a structure, machine, or device.
Example
The dismantling of the old bridge began last month and is expected to take six months to complete.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Decommissioning refers to the process of shutting down or taking apart a machine, system, or facility that is no longer in use.
- 2Dismantling refers to the act of taking apart or disassembling a structure, machine, or device.
Good things to know
- 1Engineering: Use decommissioning and dismantling when referring to the process of taking apart or shutting down machines, systems, or facilities.
- 2Construction: Use dismantling when referring to the process of taking apart structures or buildings.
- 3Environment: Use decommissioning when referring to the process of shutting down or taking apart hazardous waste sites or nuclear power plants.