disassemble

verb
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈsembl/
US: /ˌdɪs.əˈsembl/

  1. To take something apart into smaller pieces.

    1. I can disassemble this toy car easily.
    2. Before shipping, we disassemble the large machine to fit into containers.

  2. To break down or dismantle a system or organization.

    1. The police will disassemble the gang.
    2. The company had to disassemble its overseas operations due to financial losses.

  3. To convert machine code into assembly language.

    1. The programmer can disassemble the code.
    2. Security researchers often disassemble software to find vulnerabilities.

Synonyms

dismantle take apart deconstruct demolish
disassemble noun

  1. The act or process of taking something apart.

    1. Disassemble is an action.
    2. The disassemble of the engine took several hours because of rust and corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disassemble" in English means: To take something apart into smaller pieces., To break down or dismantle a system or organization., To convert machine code into assembly language..

The phonetic transcription of "disassemble" is /ˌdɪs.əˈsembl/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.əˈsembl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disassemble": dismantle, take apart, deconstruct, demolish.

Example usage of "disassemble": "I can disassemble this toy car easily.". More examples on the page.