disband

[dɪsˈbænd]

disband Definition

• 1. to stop being a group, especially an organized one
• 2. to dismiss or send away from service, employment, or enrollment, especially in the military

Using disband: Examples

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

• Example

  The band decided to disband after their final concert.

• Example

  The government has ordered the militia to disband.

• Example

  The company will disband the department due to budget cuts.

disband Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disband

• dissolve
• scatter
• dismiss
• release
• break up

Antonyms for disband

• assemble
• form
• organize

Phrases with disband

• disbandment of an army

  the act of breaking up or dismissing an army from service

  Example

  The disbandment of the army left many soldiers without jobs.

• disband a team

  to break up or dissolve a team, especially a sports team

  Example

  The coach decided to disband the team after a series of losses.

• disband a committee

  to dissolve or terminate a committee or group

  Example

  The board of directors voted to disband the committee due to lack of progress.

Origins of disband

from Old French 'desbander', meaning 'to unfasten'

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Summary: disband in Brief

The verb 'disband' [dɪsˈbænd] means to stop being a group, especially an organized one. It can also mean to dismiss or send away from service, employment, or enrollment, especially in the military. Examples include 'The band decided to disband after their final concert.' and 'The government has ordered the militia to disband.' 'Disband' can be used in phrases like 'disbandment of an army,' 'disband a team,' and 'disband a committee.'