Dismantle

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmæntəl/

Definitions of dismantle

verb to take apart or disassemble something

Example Sentences

A1 The mechanic had to dismantle the engine to fix the issue.

A2 She carefully dismantled the old furniture before moving it out of the house.

B1 The government decided to dismantle the outdated infrastructure and build new roads.

B2 The company had to dismantle their operations in the region due to financial losses.

C1 The research team had to dismantle their equipment and move it to a new laboratory.

C2 The activist group is planning to dismantle the corrupt political system and bring about change.

Examples of dismantle in a Sentence

formal The workers were instructed to dismantle the machinery for maintenance purposes.

informal We need to take apart this old bookshelf and dismantle it.

slang Let's break down this old computer and dismantle it for parts.

figurative The detective was able to dismantle the suspect's alibi during questioning.

Grammatical Forms of dismantle

• past tense: dismantled
• plural: dismantles
• comparative: more dismantled
• superlative: most dismantled
• present tense: dismantle
• future tense: will dismantle
• perfect tense: has dismantled
• continuous tense: is dismantling
• singular: dismantle
• positive degree: dismantle
• infinitive: to dismantle
• gerund: dismantling
• participle: dismantling

Origin and Evolution of dismantle

First Known Use: 1570 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'dismantle' originated from the Middle French word 'desmanteler' which means to strip of equipment or furnishings.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dismantle' has evolved to also mean to take apart or disassemble something, not just strip it of equipment or furnishings.