disassemble

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Verb disassemble has 1 sense

disassemble, dismantle, take apart, break up, break apart - take apart into its constituent pieces
--₁ is one way to destroy, destruct
Antonyms: assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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disassemble (verb)

Definition 1: To take apart or dismantle a device, structure, or object.

Example sentence 1: The mechanic had to disassemble the engine to fix the issue.

Definition 2: To break down or analyze the components or parts of something.

Example sentence 2: The students were required to disassemble the poem and analyze its rhyme scheme.

Definition 3: To separate or remove the components or parts of something.

Example sentence 3: The company had to disassemble their old website and create a new one from scratch.

Definition 4: To scatter or break up a group or gathering.

Example sentence 4: The police arrived and threatened to disassemble the protest if the crowd didn't disperse.