disassemble

verb

dis·​as·​sem·​ble ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl How to pronounce disassemble (audio)
disassembled; disassembling; disassembles
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transitive verb

: to take apart
disassemble a watch

intransitive verb

1
: to come apart
the frame disassembles into sections
2
: disperse, scatter
the crowd began to disassemble
disassembly
ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-blē How to pronounce disassemble (audio)
noun

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Examples of disassemble in a Sentence

The bookshelf disassembles for easy storage. they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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The parts all disassemble and are (top rack) dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a breeze. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 Then after the launch, the astronauts disassembled the seats and set up informal zones. — New Atlas, 6 June 2026 That boat featured a staggering 68-meter rigid wing sail that could not be disassembled. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Once completed in Spain, the new organ was disassembled and its parts were gradually transported to Prague on trucks. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disassemble

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of disassemble was in 1881

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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disassemble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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disassemble

verb
dis·​as·​sem·​ble ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl How to pronounce disassemble (audio)
: to take apart
disassemble an engine
disassembly
-ˈsem-blē How to pronounce disassemble (audio)
noun
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