Dismantled Meaning in English
word · lemma: dismantle
Definition
Taken apart or removed from its original structure, often referring to machines, buildings, or systems.
Usage & Nuances
Usually past tense/passive. Common with physical objects ('dismantled a car') or abstract systems ('dismantled the organization'). Used in formal and technical contexts; less common in everyday casual speech. Not the same as 'destroyed'—focuses on taking apart, not total ruin.
Example Sentences
The old factory was dismantled last year.
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The toy was carefully dismantled to see how it worked.
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The group was dismantled by the police.
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By the time we got there, the stage had already been dismantled.
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The entire organization was dismantled after the scandal.
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They slowly dismantled the system so no one would notice.
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