dismantles

Definitions

To take apart or break down a machine, structure, or object into its component pieces.

To gradually cause a system, organization, or institution to cease functioning or to be abolished.

Examples

The technician carefully dismantles the old engine to identify the source of the malfunction.

The new policy effectively dismantles the bureaucratic barriers that previously hindered small business growth.

Synonyms

disassembles takes apart breaks down strips demolishes dismembers unravels

Antonyms

assembles builds constructs erects puts together fashions establishes