dismantle
gb/dɪsmˈæntəl/ us/dɪsmˈæntəl/
B2
Engelsk
~ 8000
szétszerel, lebont, szétszed, felszámol, leépít, megsemmisít, ízekre szed
VERB
B2
1
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
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.
Betydning
take a structure or machine apart
Ordkombinasjoner
dismantle a machine
|dismantle a bomb
|dismantle a tent
|dismantle the scaffolding
|carefully dismantle
|fully dismantle
Synonymer
disassemble (Often used for machines and technical objects; slightly more technical in tone.)
|
take apart (More informal, common in everyday speech.)
Antonymer
assemble (Means to put parts together to make a whole object.)
|
construct (Focuses on building or putting something physical together.)
Temaer
technology
|construction
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
Definisjon
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.
VERB
B2
2
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
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.
Betydning
gradually end a system or institution
Ordkombinasjoner
dismantle a system
|dismantle an organization
|dismantle the regime
|dismantle the welfare state
|gradually dismantle
|systematically dismantle
Synonymer
abolish (Stresses officially ending something, especially laws or practices; less about removing it piece by piece.)
|
break up (More informal; often used for organizations or large groups that are separated into smaller parts.)
Antonymer
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.)
Temaer
politics
|society
|business
|law
Definisjon
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.
VERB
C1
3
megsemmisít
B2
ízekre szed
B2
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
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.
Betydning
defeat or destroy very completely
Ordkombinasjoner
dismantle the opposition
|dismantle their defense
|dismantle an argument
|dismantle a case
|completely dismantle
|utterly dismantle
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Temaer
sports
|argumentation
|media
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
dismantle
IPA
GB/dɪsmˈæntəl/
US/dɪsmˈæntəl/
Stavelser og trykk
dis - mantle (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mantle)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: dismantle
- 3rd Person Singular: dismantles
- Present Participle: dismantling
- Past: dismantled
Ordfamilie
Forms
dismantles
verb
dismantling
verb
dismantled
verb
Related words
dismantler
noun
Negative and opposite forms
assemble
verb B1
Advanced or less common
dismantlement
noun
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