dismantle
Translation
to take apart, to disassemble, to abolish
Examples
He dismantled the old engine.
He dismantled the old engine.
They plan to dismantle the welfare state.
They plan to dismantle the welfare state.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take (sth.) apart He dismantled the old engine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disassemble, take apart, demolish; Antonyms: assemble, build, construct
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (apart) + 'mantle' (cloak). It originally meant 'to strip of a cloak'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking the 'mantle' or cover 'dis-' (off) something to take it apart.