Dismantling
/dɪsˈmænt(ə)lɪŋ/
Definitions
To take apart (a machine, structure, etc.) piece by piece.
/dɪsˈmænt(ə)l/
Taking something apart piece by piece
The technicians are dismantling the engine to repair it.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a toy robot, and you want to see how it works. Dismantling is like carefully taking it apart, removing all the screws and wires so you can see all the pieces.
👶 For kids: Taking something apart into its different pieces.
More Examples
The company announced it would be dismantling its operations in the region.
They are dismantling the old factory to build a new one.
How It's Used
"The construction crew is dismantling the old bridge."
"The government decided to dismantle the trade barriers."
From Middle English *dismantlen*, from Old French *desmanteler* ('to demolish a castle'), from *des-* (de-) + *mantel* ('mantle, wall').
Historically used in the context of demolishing fortifications and castles.
Memory tip
Think of disassembling a model airplane – you have to take it apart step by step.