Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismantling
verb
/dɪsˈmæntəlɪŋ/
Definition
The process of taking something apart or removing its components.
Examples
- The workers are dismantling the old playground equipment.
- The committee is focused on dismantling outdated policies and practices.
- He is dismantling the engine to make necessary repairs.
Meaning
To dismantle means to break down or disassemble something, typically a structure or system, into its individual parts. It can also refer to the act of ending or abolishing a system or organization.
Synonyms
- disassembling
- removing
- taking apart
- breaking down
- deconstructing
