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

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

The 31-year-old singer “X Factor” alum, who pursued a solo career after One Direction disbanded in 2015, died from multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding after his fall, according to a preliminary autopsy.

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They released four more albums and launched four headlining tours before disbanding in 2015 after Malik left the group, citing stress among the reasons for his departure.

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Payne, like his disbanded counterparts, went on to launch a solo career; highlights included the songs “Strip That Down,” “Get Low,” “Familiar” featuring J Balvin and “For You” with Rita Ora.

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But less than a year later, an undercover graffiti unit erected to deal with the issue was disbanded.

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Related Words

• demobilize
• destroy
• disperse
• dissolve