verb
disassemble
dihs-uh-SEHM-buhl
Disassemble (verb) means to take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment. Example: “He disassembled the engine to clean each part.”
verb
1
To take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment.
"He disassembled the engine to clean each part."
"The furniture is shipped disassembled and needs to be put together."
2
(computing) To convert machine code back into readable assembly instructions.
"The security researcher disassembled the malware to study how it worked."
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.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "dissemble," which means to hide your true feelings or intentions.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- disassembles
- Past tense
- disassembled
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He _____ the engine to clean each part.
Etymology
From dis- + assemble.
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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.
