disassemble

[ dis-uh-sem-buhl ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling.

1. to take apart.

verb (used without object)

, dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling.

1. to come apart:

   These shelves disassemble quickly for easy moving.

disassemble

/ ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl /

verb

1. tr to take apart (a piece of machinery, etc); dismantle

Derived Forms

• ˌdisasˈsembly, noun

Other Words From

• disas·sembly noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disassemble¹

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- ¹ + assemble

Example Sentences

By the end of October, most of the plant had been disassembled and carted away.

From Los Angeles Times

There, at least two homes have been deemed unsafe to reenter, dozens of others have seen significant damage, the Wayfarers Chapel has been disassembled for safekeeping and several roads have become irreparable.

From Los Angeles Times

As of Wednesday, Sept. 4, the tower was fully disassembled and the final tasks of breakdown were within reach.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not uncommon for stolen phones to end up in Shenzhen - where if devices can't be unlocked and used again, they are disassembled for parts.

From BBC

The city’s landmark Wayfarers Chapel has been battered and had to be disassembled to save it this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dismantle