Disband

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈbænd/

Definitions of disband

verb to break up or dissolve a group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The club decided to disband after failing to attract new members.

A2 The team will disband at the end of the season due to financial difficulties.

B1 The government has announced plans to disband the controversial task force.

B2 The band has decided to disband after their lead singer decided to pursue a solo career.

C1 The board of directors voted to disband the committee in order to streamline operations.

C2 The union threatened to disband if their demands for better working conditions were not met.

Examples of disband in a Sentence

formal The board of directors has decided to disband the committee due to lack of funding.

informal I heard that the band is going to disband after their final tour.

slang The group of friends decided to disband after a falling out.

figurative The storm caused the clouds to disband, revealing a clear blue sky.

Grammatical Forms of disband

• past tense: disbanded
• plural: disband
• comparative: more disbanded
• superlative: most disbanded
• present tense: disband
• future tense: will disband
• perfect tense: have disbanded
• continuous tense: is disbanding
• singular: disbands
• positive degree: disband
• infinitive: to disband
• gerund: disbanding
• participle: disbanded

Origin and Evolution of disband

First Known Use: 1587 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'disband' originated from the Middle French word 'desbander', which means to break up a troop or army.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disband' has retained its original meaning of breaking up a group or organization, but it is now commonly used in a broader sense to refer to the dissolution or disintegration of any organized entity.