disband

[ dis-band ]

verb (used with object)

1. to break up or dissolve (an organization):

   They disbanded the corporation.

verb (used without object)

1. to disperse.

disband

/ dɪsˈbænd /

verb

1. to cease to function or cause to stop functioning, as a unit, group, etc

Derived Forms

• disˈbandment, noun

Other Words From

• dis·bandment noun
• undis·banded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disband¹

1585–95; < Middle French desbander, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + -bander, derivative of bande troop, band ¹

Example Sentences

It remains unknown what would become of certain popular Department of Education programs, such as Pell grants to college students, if Trump goes ahead with the plan to disband the department.

From Los Angeles Times

In other areas of public health, Trump has said he “probably would” disband the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, even as the country is facing a mounting threat from bird flu.

From Los Angeles Times

They got 40 before discouragement, exhaustion, and, eventually, a torrential downpour forced the group to disband.

From Slate

Nori, now 61, was the singer for the Canadian punk group Treble Charger, a hometown hero to Whibley and host of the MuchMusic reality show “Disband.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has said he “probably would” disband that office.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• demobilize
• destroy
• disperse
• dissolve