ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disassemble

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəl/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Disassemble is a verb meaning To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

Meaning

To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

More Meanings

  1. (computing) To convert machine code to a human-readable, mnemonic form.

Example Sentences

To perform the repair it was necessary to disassemble most of the mechanism.
The two machines are being built in Germany by Herrenknecht, and once completed they will be disassembled for their journey to the UK.

Word Forms

Synonyms for disassemble

Depending on context, synonyms include dismantle, break up.

Antonyms for disassemble

Common opposites include piece, set up, assemble, put together.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include break up, dismantle, disassembly, detach, remove, disarm.

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