dismantle
verb/dɨʒmɐ̃tɨˈlaɾ/medium
des·man·te·lar
Definition
To take apart or break down a structure, system, or organization into its constituent parts.
They dismantled the old machinery for scrap metal.
The agency was dismantled after the scandal.
Common collocations
dismantle a systemdismantle an organizationdismantle a structuredismantle a network
Etymology
Do prefixo 'des-' + 'mantelar', possivelmente relacionado com 'manto' ou estrutura de proteção.