
Dismantle
Physical Objects
Used when physically taking something into separate pieces.

She had to dismantle the crib before moving it to another room.
Methodical Process
Often done methodically, with the intent to reassemble or repair.

The mechanic dismantled the engine to replace the faulty parts.
Not Destruction
Different from destroying; parts are preserved for future use.

After Halloween, we'll dismantle the decorations and save them for next year.
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Break downConstructDemolishDisassembleRemoveStripTake apartUndo
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