dismantle

US /dɪˈsmæn.t̬əl/

UK /dɪˈsmæn.t̬əl/

1.

take (a machine or structure) to pieces

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The team worked to dismantle the old engine.

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They had to dismantle the stage after the concert.

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disassemble take apart break up

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assemble build construct

2.

to take apart a system or organization

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The government plans to dismantle the old welfare system.

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The police managed to dismantle the criminal organization.

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break up dissolve abolish demolish

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establish create build up