dismantling

noun (the dismantling of); also the -ing form of dismantle (dismantle, dismantles, dismantled, dismantling)

«dismantling» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Taking something apart piece by piece, such as a machine, tent or stage. tree →
Ending or getting rid of a system, organisation or rule, step by step. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and design lessons, dismantling a model, a bike or a tent means taking it apart carefully. In history and news, «the dismantling of» a system or wall means it is being ended. Phrases: «the dismantling of», «dismantling the tent».

Examples

We spent the morning dismantling the tent. tree →
The dismantling of the old bridge took weeks. tree →
He is dismantling the radio to see how it works. tree →
Dismantling the stage after the play is a team job. tree →
The government began dismantling the old rules. tree →
Be careful when dismantling anything with sharp parts. tree →

Note

Verb: «dismantle» (drop the e before -ing). Opposite: «assembling» or «building». Safety: never dismantle electrical items that are plugged in.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dismantling» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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