decommission
Translation
to decommission
Examples
They will decommission the old nuclear power plant.
They will decommission the old nuclear power plant.
The navy plans to decommission several old ships.
The navy plans to decommission several old ships.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to officially take (sth.) out of service They plan to decommission the old aircraft carrier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantle, retire, shut down; Antonyms: commission, activate, launch
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (remove from) + 'commission' (an official order or authority). It means to remove from official service.
Memory Tips
Think of removing a 'commission' or official status. If a ship is 'in commission', it's active. To 'decommission' is to make it inactive.