Word
disassemble
Phoneticsdis·as·sem·ble, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/
UK/dˌɪsɐsˈɛmbəl/
Definition
v. to take something apart into its smaller parts. You do this to move, fix, or clean it.
v. to separate a built or assembled object into its component parts. Opposite of assemble.
Examples
“We disassemble the shelf before we move house.”
“The technician will disassemble the laptop to replace the broken fan and clean the dust inside.”
“Before shipping the antique piano overseas, the movers carefully disassemble its legs and pedals to prevent damage during transit.”
Examples
simple
“We disassemble the shelf before we move house.”
contextual
“The technician will disassemble the laptop to replace the broken fan and clean the dust inside.”
complex
“Before shipping the antique piano overseas, the movers carefully disassemble its legs and pedals to prevent damage during transit.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disassemble” in context.
Verb
01. disassemble bed
“We need to disassemble the bed to fit it in the van.”
verb + noun
02. disassemble computer
“Only a qualified technician should disassemble the computer.”
verb + noun
03. disassemble engine
“The mechanic had to disassemble the engine to find the fault.”
verb + noun
04. disassemble furniture
“They hired movers to disassemble furniture before the relocation.”
verb + noun
05. disassemble machine
“Workers disassemble the machine for routine maintenance.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. carefully disassemble
“Technicians must carefully disassemble the drone to avoid damaging the sensors.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. disassemble for cleaning
“You should disassemble the fan for cleaning twice a year.”
verb + prep + noun
08. disassemble for repair
“He disassembled the lawnmower for repair.”
verb + prep + noun
09. disassemble for storage
“In winter, we disassemble the gazebo for storage.”
verb + prep + noun
10. disassemble for transport
“The team disassembled the exhibit for transport to another museum.”
verb + prep + noun
11. carefully disassemble the furniture
“We had to carefully disassemble the furniture to move it upstairs.”
12. disassemble furniture for transport
“The company will disassemble furniture for transport at no extra cost.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Teams devised an unprecedented bit of spaceship surgery to replace the valve without draining the propellant and disassembling the spacecraft, steps that would have triggered a much longer delay.” “Broad swamps and malarial fevers forced the Brazilians to place their disassembled Fords on the deck of a boat for the first and only time.” “Hatton said it takes her 15 minutes to fully disassemble a Fairphone Gen 6+, but she did have a hand in designing it.” “Pratt’s son later said that he’d seen disassembled components of the Turtle as a teenager in 1800.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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