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Meaning of dismantling
The act of taking something apart or removing its components.
Etymology of dismantling
The word "dismantling" has its roots in the Old French word "desmanteleer" or "desmanteler", which means "to remove the fortifications from" or "to take apart".
This Old French word is derived from "des-" meaning "remove" and "manteleer" or "manteler" meaning "to fortify" or "to provide with a mantle".
The word "dismantling" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking apart or disassembling something.
Synonyms
demolishing
disassembling
tearing down
taking apart
undoing
removing
stripping
disabling
decommissioning
disabling
deconstructing
demolishing
destroying
dismantling
disintegrating
dispersing
dissolving
dividing
breaking
crushing
smashing
shattering
annihilating
eradicating
extinguishing
abolishing
canceling
nullifying
vacating
repealing
revoking
rescinding
invalidating
annulling
obliterating
effacing
erasing
expunging
deleting
Definitions
- The act of dismantling something means to take it apart or disassemble its components, often in order to remove, replace, or repair them.
- * Dismantling can also refer to the act of abolishing or canceling something, such as a law, policy, or institution.
Usage Examples
- The company is dismantling its old factory to make way for a new development.
- * The government is dismantling the old policy and replacing it with a new one.
- * The mechanic is dismantling the engine to repair the damaged parts.
Antonyms
assembling
constructing
building
creating
establishing
forming
founding
instituting
launching
organizing
setting
starting
erecting
raising
repairing
restoring
reviving
reconstructing
rebuilding
renovating
revitalizing
strengthening
fortifying
reinforcing
solidifying
stabilizing
unifying
integrating