Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decommission

verb
/ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
Definition
To officially take something out of active service or use.
Examples
  • The military plans to decommission several outdated ships.
  • After years of operation, the plant was finally decommissioned.
  • Once the project was completed, the redundant equipment was decommissioned.
Meaning
Decommissioning refers to the process of retiring a facility or vehicle from service, making it inactive or dismantling it.
Synonyms
  • Retire
  • Discontinue
  • Disable
  • Deactivate