decommissioning

Definitions

The process of officially removing a facility, equipment, or weapon from active service.

The act of dismantling or deactivating a system, such as a nuclear power plant or a ship, often involving safety procedures and environmental cleanup.

Examples

The company announced the decommissioning of the aging power plant to make way for a new wind farm.

The decommissioning of the naval vessel took several months to ensure all hazardous materials were safely removed.

Synonyms

deactivation retirement dismantling shutting down taking out of service withdrawal from use

Antonyms

commissioning activation implementation bringing into service launching starting up