Meaning of the word decommission in English
What does decommission mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
decommission
US /ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
Verb
1.
to take equipment or weapons out of use:
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The government has decided to decommission two battleships.
Noun
1.
the act of officially taking a factory or other industrial building out of use:
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The decommission of a nuclear reactor can only take place after the appropriate licence has been granted.
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