Word
dismantling
Phoneticsdis·man·tling
US/ˌdɪsˈmæntɫɪŋ/
UK/dɪsmˈɑːntlɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of taking something apart piece by piece, or slowly ending a system or organization.
n. the process of taking a machine or structure apart; the systematic deconstruction of an organization or policy.
Examples
“The dismantling of the old factory took several months.”
“The government faced criticism for the rapid dismantling of the public healthcare system during the crisis.”
“The dismantling of the nuclear reactor required specialized equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent environmental contamination.”
Examples
simple
“The dismantling of the old factory took several months.”
contextual
“The government faced criticism for the rapid dismantling of the public healthcare system during the crisis.”
complex
“The dismantling of the nuclear reactor required specialized equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent environmental contamination.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the object being taken apart.
Real-World Examples
“Marshall believed that the best route to dismantling Jim Crow was through the courtroom.” “Mr Carney said Washington’s auto-sector proposals would gradually have the effect of dismantling Canadian production.” Word family
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