dismantling

• Substantivo que designa a ação de desmontar ou desfazer algo, como uma máquina, estrutura ou sistema; também pode indicar a destruição ou extinção gradual de algo.

A noun referring to the act of taking something apart, such as a piece of machinery or a structure.

1. Taking apartB2formal

   The process of separating something into its component parts, especially a machine or structure.

   Desmontagem

   • The dismantling of the old engine took several hours.
   • Workers began the careful dismantling of the scaffolding.
   • The dismantling of the factory was completed ahead of schedule.

   Sinônimosdeconstructiondisassemblystrippingtaking apart

   Antônimosassemblybuildingconstructionerectioninstallation

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de desmontar ou desmantelar uma construção, mecanismo ou sistema, geralmente peça por peça; também pode significar destruir, desfazer ou eliminar algo de forma gradual ou completa.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking apart or disassembling a structure, machine, or system, often piece by piece.

1. Take apartB2formal

   To take a machine or structure apart into its separate pieces.

   Desmontar

   • The mechanic dismantled the engine to find the problem.
   • They dismantled the old shed in the backyard.
   • The team carefully dismantled the scaffolding after the event.

   Sinônimosbreak downdeconstructdisassembleknock downstriptake aparttear down

   Antônimosassemblebuildconstruct

2. End or destroyC1formal

   To gradually end a system, organization, or set of rules.

   Desmantelar

   • The government plans to dismantle the outdated regulatory system.
   • They worked to dismantle the monopoly in the industry.
   • The new CEO dismantled the old management structure.

   Sinônimosabolishdisbanddissolveeliminateendphase outterminate

   Antônimosbuildconstructcreateestablish