disassemble — To take apart or break down something into its individual components or pieces. To reverse the process of assembly by separating connected parts.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To take apart or break down something into its individual components or pieces. To reverse the process of assembly by separating connected parts.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈsembəl/
Korean meaning: 분해하다, 해체하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스-어-셈-블 (강세: 셈)
Example Sentences
- My dad spent three hours trying to disassemble the IKEA bed, only to realize he was turning the screws the wrong way.
- The IT team needs to disassemble the old computers to recycle the parts properly.
- She can disassemble and reassemble a smartphone faster than most people can send a text.
disassemble
VERB//ˌdɪsəˈsembəl//
To take apart or break down something into its individual components or pieces. To reverse the process of assembly by separating connected parts.
To take apart or break down something into its individual components or pieces. To reverse the process of assembly by separating connected parts.
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Disassemble the clock while the ensemble plays in harmony!
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Origin
Formed in the 17th century by combining the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' with the verb 'assemble', which comes from Old French 'assembler' meaning 'to bring together'.
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“My dad spent three hours trying to disassemble the IKEA bed, only to realize he was turning the screws the wrong way.”
“The IT team needs to disassemble the old computers to recycle the parts properly.”
“She can disassemble and reassemble a smartphone faster than most people can send a text.”
“Before moving, we had to disassemble the dining table to fit it through the door.”
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