Meaning of the word disassemble in English

What does disassemble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

disassemble

US /ˌdɪs.əˈsem.bəl/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈsem.bəl/
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Verb

1.

to take apart a machine or structure

Example:
He had to disassemble the engine to fix it.
The instructions show how to disassemble the furniture for moving.
2.

to break up a group of people or things

Example:
The police ordered the crowd to disassemble.
The committee decided to disassemble the task force after completing its mission.