dismantle
//dɪsˈmæn.təl//
Verb
dismantleInfinitive
dismantlePresent tense
dismantledPast tense
dismantledPast participle
dismantlingPresent participle
dismantlesThird-person singular
1
To take apart or break down a structure, machine, or system into its component pieces.
The workers dismantled the old factory piece by piece.
2
To gradually destroy or put an end to an organization, institution, or system.
The government plans to dismantle the old welfare system.