dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl 
dismantled; dismantling
(ˌ)dis-ˈmant-liŋ
-ˈman-tᵊl-
1
: to disconnect the pieces of
will have to dismantle the engine
also
: to destroy the integrity or functioning of
The program was later dismantled due to a lack of funding.
2
: to strip of dress or covering : divest
3
: to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantled the ship before scrapping it
Examples of dismantle in a Sentence
The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.
When will they dismantle the old bridge?
The after-school program was dismantled due to lack of funding.
He accuses them of trying to dismantle the country's legal system.
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The Trump Administration is attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.
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Miguel Cardona, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The initial decision to dismantle the police department led to recall petitions to remove several council members and Vice Mayor Ben Nett from office.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In March, President Trump signed a separate order seeking to dismantle the Education Department.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the first time Congressional Republicans have tried dismantling the Education Department.
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Miguel Cardona, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The initial decision to dismantle the police department led to recall petitions to remove several council members and Vice Mayor Ben Nett from office.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In March, President Trump signed a separate order seeking to dismantle the Education Department.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the first time Congressional Republicans have tried dismantling the Education Department.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismantle. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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dismantle
verb
dis·man·tle
(ˈ)dis-ˈmant-ᵊl
dismantled; dismantling
-ˈmant-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to take to pieces : take apart
dismantled the engine to repair it
2
: to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantle an office
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