Synonyms

disband

American

[dis-band] / dɪsˈbænd /

verb (used with object)

to break up or dissolve (an organization).

They disbanded the corporation.

verb (used without object)

to disperse.

disband British

/ dɪsˈbænd /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

disbandment noun
undisbanded adjective

Etymology

Origin of disband

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

Example Sentences

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The Young Guards was formed in 2021 by an elected representative of the LFI but in the face of current events has been disbanded.

From Salon

The hearing occurred the same day that CBS News imposed another sweeping round of layoffs and disbanded its CBS News radio network.

From Los Angeles Times

The group disbanded following their headline set at the Phoenix Festival in 1994 but reformed in 2000 to play five sold-out nights at London's Forum Theatre.

From BBC

Hundreds protested outside the group's inaugural meeting and a petition calling for the society to disband reached over 18,000 signatures.

From BBC

The task force was disbanded after just two months.

From Los Angeles Times

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