dismantle
gb/dɪsmˈæntəl/ us/dɪsmˈæntəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 8000
szétszerel, lebont, szétszed, felszámol, leépít, megsemmisít, ízekre szed
VERBO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
to dismantle [machine/structure/system]
The engineers dismantled the engine to find the source of the problem.
A mérnökök szétszerelték a motort, hogy megtalálják a probléma forrását.
After the festival, workers spent all night dismantling the stage.
A fesztivál után a munkások egész éjjel a színpad lebontásán dolgoztak.
The bomb squad safely dismantled the device before it could explode.
We need to dismantle the old shelving before we can repaint the wall.
They dismantled the tent and packed the poles into the car.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The mechanic dismantled my car engine.
A szerelő szétszerelte az autóm motorját.
We dismantled the bed and moved it to another room.
Szétszedtük az ágyat, és átvittük egy másik szobába.
The workers dismantled the big metal tower.
They dismantled the tent when the trip was finished.
A team came to dismantle the old machine.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *dismantle* when they only mean 'break' or 'destroy'. *Dismantle* usually suggests taking something apart in an organized or careful way, not simply damaging it.
Significado
take a structure or machine apart
Colocaciones
dismantle a machine
|dismantle a bomb
|dismantle a tent
|dismantle the scaffolding
|carefully dismantle
|fully dismantle
Sinónimos
disassemble (Often used for machines and technical objects; slightly more technical in tone.)
|
take apart (More informal, common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
assemble (Means to put parts together to make a whole object.)
|
construct (Focuses on building or putting something physical together.)
Temas
technology
|construction
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
Definición
To take something like a machine, tent, or other thing apart into pieces.
To carefully take a machine, structure, or other constructed object apart so that its parts are separated or removed.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
to dismantle [system/organization/policy]
The new government has promised to dismantle the corrupt system of patronage.
Az új kormány megígérte, hogy lebontja a korrupt klientúrarendszert.
Over the past decade, they have slowly dismantled the public health service.
Az elmúlt évtizedben lassan leépítették az állami egészségügyi ellátórendszert.
Activists are working to dismantle racist policies within the justice system.
The company was dismantled and its assets were sold to various investors.
Critics say the reforms will effectively dismantle the university’s independence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The law helped to dismantle the old system.
A törvény segített lebontani a régi rendszert.
The company was dismantled after the scandal.
A botrány után felszámolták a céget.
They want to dismantle unfair rules in the workplace.
Over time, the government dismantled many public services.
The new policy may dismantle the safety net for poor families.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think *dismantle* only refers to physical objects. In modern English it is very common to use it with abstract nouns like *system*, *policy*, *institution*, or *network* to show that these things are being carefully taken apart or ended.
Significado
gradually end a system or institution
Colocaciones
dismantle a system
|dismantle an organization
|dismantle the regime
|dismantle the welfare state
|gradually dismantle
|systematically dismantle
Sinónimos
abolish (Stresses officially ending something, especially laws or practices; less about removing it piece by piece.)
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break up (More informal; often used for organizations or large groups that are separated into smaller parts.)
Antónimos
establish (Means to create or start a system or institution.)
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strengthen (Means to make a system or institution more powerful or effective, the opposite of taking away its parts or powers.)
Temas
politics
|society
|business
|law
Definición
To slowly take away the parts or power of a system, organization, or rule so that it stops working or existing.
To gradually or deliberately end a system, organization, policy, or institution by taking away its parts, powers, or functions.
VERBO
C1
3
megsemmisít
B2
ízekre szed
B2
Patrón de uso:
to dismantle [opponent/argument/defense]
The home team dismantled their rivals in a stunning 5–0 victory.
A hazai csapat lenyűgöző, 5–0-s győzelemmel megsemmisítette riválisait.
In her speech, she calmly dismantled the claims made by her critics.
Beszédében nyugodtan ízekre szedte a kritikusai állításait.
The prosecutor dismantled the alibi within a few sharp questions.
Analysts have dismantled his economic plan as unrealistic and poorly costed.
The champion dismantled his opponent in less than twenty minutes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our team dismantled the other team and won easily.
A csapatunk megsemmisítette a másik csapatot, és könnyedén nyert.
The lawyer dismantled the witness’s story.
Az ügyvéd ízekre szedte a tanú történetét.
She quickly dismantled his weak argument.
The new player dismantled the old champion in the match.
Experts dismantled the report and showed many problems in it.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense is figurative. It does not mean to physically take a person apart, but to defeat them or show that their ideas are very weak.
Significado
defeat or destroy very completely
Colocaciones
dismantle the opposition
|dismantle their defense
|dismantle an argument
|dismantle a case
|completely dismantle
|utterly dismantle
Sinónimos
crush (More emotional and forceful; often used in sports or competition with a strong feeling of dominance.)
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demolish (Very strong; common in sports journalism for one-sided wins or for destroying an argument.)
Antónimos
support (Means to help or strengthen an argument, plan, or person instead of destroying it.)
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uphold (Means to maintain or defend an argument, decision, or law instead of taking it apart.)
Temas
sports
|argumentation
|media
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To beat something or someone very clearly and strongly, or to show that an argument is totally wrong.
To completely and often easily defeat, expose, or destroy something such as an opponent, plan, or argument so that little remains of its power or value.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
dismantle
AFI
GB/dɪsmˈæntəl/
US/dɪsmˈæntəl/
Sílabas y acento
dis - mantle (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mantle)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: dismantle
- 3rd Person Singular: dismantles
- Present Participle: dismantling
- Past: dismantled
Familia de palabras
Forms
dismantles
verb
dismantling
verb
dismantled
verb
Related words
dismantler
noun
Negative and opposite forms
assemble
verb B1
Advanced or less common
dismantlement
noun
Expresiones
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