Decommissioned Meaning in English
word · lemma: decommission
释义
When something, especially equipment, vehicles, or a facility, is officially taken out of active use or service.
用法与细微差别
Usually formal/technical, used for ships, power plants, military equipment, etc. Commonly combined as 'decommissioned nuclear plant,' 'decommissioned ship,' etc. Not for regular items (like a broken phone). Means it is officially and permanently out of use.
例句
The old battleship was decommissioned after 40 years of service.
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This factory was decommissioned in 1995.
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The nuclear plant has been decommissioned for safety reasons.
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They turned the decommissioned subway tunnel into an art gallery.
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Most of the equipment here is decommissioned and can’t be used anymore.
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That aircraft was decommissioned last year and is now on display at the museum.
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