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- The military plans to decommission several outdated ships.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
