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dismantle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈmæntəl/

Forms: dismantling, dismantled

dismantle means: To take a machine or structure apart into separate pieces.

verb

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To take a machine or structure apart into separate pieces.

  • They dismantled the old shed.
  • We must dismantle the engine before repairing it.
  • Can this bed be dismantled for transport?

Similar words: take apart, disassemble, take to pieces

Opposites: assemble

Common phrases: dismantle a machine, dismantle the engine, dismantle the scaffolding

Questions about dismantle

What does dismantle mean?

To take a machine or structure apart into separate pieces.

What is dismantle in other languages?

Türkçe: sökmek · Español: desmontar · Français: démonter · Deutsch: zerlegen · Italiano: smontare · 日本語: 分解する

How do you pronounce dismantle?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈmæntəl/.

How do you use dismantle in a sentence?

They dismantled the old shed. We must dismantle the engine before repairing it.

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