decommissioned

[ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃənd]

decommissioned Definition

  • 1to take a machine or weapon out of use permanently
  • 2to close a military base or nuclear power station

Using decommissioned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decommissioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old battleship was decommissioned and turned into a museum.

  • Example

    The government decided to decommission the nuclear power plant.

  • Example

    The company decommissioned its outdated computer system.

decommissioned Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: decommissioned in Brief

'Decommissioned' [ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃənd] means to permanently take a machine or weapon out of use, or to close a military base or nuclear power station. It is often used to describe outdated or disused equipment, as in 'The company decommissioned its outdated computer system.'