decommission
Translation
to take out of service, to dismantle, to shut down
Examples
They will decommission the old nuclear power plant.
They will decommission the old nuclear power plant.
The warship was decommissioned after 50 years of service.
The warship was decommissioned after 50 years of service.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take (sth.) out of official service They will decommission the old nuclear power plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantle, retire, shut down
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (remove) and 'commission' (an official instruction). It literally means to remove the official status or instruction.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-commission' as 'un-commissioning' something, like taking away its official job or purpose.