dismantle

[dɪsˈmantl]

dismantle Definition

• 1. to take apart or pull down (a structure)
• 2. to strip of covering or equipment
• 3. to disassemble or pull apart something into its constituent parts

Using dismantle: Examples

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

• Example

  The old factory was dismantled and replaced with a new one.

• Example

  She dismantled the engine to see what was wrong with it.

• Example

  The government is planning to dismantle the nuclear weapons program.

• Example

  He dismantled the argument with a single sentence.

dismantle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismantle

• disassemble
• demolish
• take apart
• break up
• deconstruct

Antonyms for dismantle

• assemble
• construct
• erect

Phrases with dismantle

• dismantle a myth

  to expose a widely held belief as false or unfounded

  Example

  The book aims to dismantle the myth that success is only achieved through hard work.

• dismantle a team

  to break up a group of people who have been working together

  Example

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

• dismantle an argument

  to show that an argument is flawed or incorrect

  Example

  The lawyer was able to dismantle the prosecution's case with strong evidence.

Origins of dismantle

from Old French 'desmanteler', meaning 'to tear down the walls of a fortress'

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Summary: dismantle in Brief

The verb 'dismantle' [dɪsˈmantl] means to take apart or pull down a structure, strip of covering or equipment, or disassemble something into its constituent parts. It can be used in various contexts, such as taking apart an engine or breaking up a team. The phrase 'dismantle a myth' means to expose a widely held belief as false or unfounded.