disassemble Definition
- 1to take something apart into its separate pieces
- 2to dismantle a machine or structure
Using disassemble: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disassemble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He disassembled the engine to see what was wrong with it.
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The furniture is easy to disassemble and move.
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The team will disassemble the stage after the concert.
disassemble Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with disassemble
to take something apart so that it can be shipped more easily
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We had to disassemble the bed frame for shipping.
to take apart a bomb in order to render it harmless
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The bomb squad carefully disassembled the device.
to take apart a gun for cleaning or repair
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He disassembled his rifle and cleaned it thoroughly.
Origins of disassemble
from Old French 'desassembler', from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'assimulare' (to make like)
Summary: disassemble in Brief
To 'disassemble' [ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbl] means to take something apart into its separate pieces, often to repair or move it. It can also refer to dismantling a machine or structure. Examples include 'He disassembled the engine to see what was wrong with it,' and 'The team will disassemble the stage after the concert.' Synonyms include 'dismantle,' 'take apart,' 'break down,' and 'deconstruct.'
