disassemble
Disassemble (verb) means to take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment. Example: “He disassembled the engine to clean each part.”
How to use disassemble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take something apart into its pieces, whether it's furniture, an engine, or (in computing) compiled code.
Don't confuse with "dissemble," which means to hide your true feelings or intentions.
Word forms
disassembled past tense, disassembles singular
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He _____ the engine to clean each part.
Etymology
From dis- + assemble.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for disassemble
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What does “disassemble” mean?
The word “disassemble” means to take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment. In plain terms, to take something apart into its pieces, whether it's furniture, an engine, or (in computing) compiled code.
How do you pronounce “disassemble”?
“Disassemble” is pronounced dihs-uh-SEHM-buhl (/dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “disassemble” in a sentence?
Here is “disassemble” used in a sentence: “He disassembled the engine to clean each part.”
What part of speech is “disassemble”?
“Disassemble” is a verb.
How many meanings does “disassemble” have?
“Disassemble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment.