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dismantleto take apart or pull down a structure systematically

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to take apart or pull down a structure systematically

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈmæntl/

Korean meaning: 체계적으로 분해하다, 해체하다

Korean pronunciation: 디스**맨**틀

Example Sentences

  • My dad tried to dismantle the IKEA furniture but ended up with more pieces than when he started.
  • The government plans to dismantle outdated regulations that hinder innovation.
  • She systematically dismantled his argument with facts and logic.

dismantle

VERB

//dɪsˈmæntl//

to take apart or pull down a structure systematically

dismantle concept
💡 Concept

Workers systematically dismantling playground structure

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dismantle rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Remove the mantle, sit on the cantle, dismantle with care

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsˈmæntl/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪsˈmæntl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootmantle

Origin

From French 'démanteler', derived from Old French 'manteler' (to cloak or cover), with the prefix 'de-' (remove) and the root 'mantel' (cloak/covering). The word originally referred to removing defensive structures like parapets from fortifications.

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🎵Rhyme

mantlecantle
mantle
cantle

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dad tried to dismantle the IKEA furniture but ended up with more pieces than when he started.

The government plans to dismantle outdated regulations that hinder innovation.

She systematically dismantled his argument with facts and logic.

The circus crew can dismantle the entire tent in under two hours.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

demolishdisassembletear downtake apartdeconstruct

Antonyms

assembleconstructbuild

Related

destroyremoveeliminatebreakdowndecompose