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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 notes

In 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.

Easily confused with

Word forms

disassembled past tense, disassembles singular

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Etymology

From dis- + assemble.

dismantle break up take apart break apart

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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