1. the act or process of taking something apart piece by piece
2. the gradual destruction or elimination of a system or organization

1. present participle of dismantle: taking apart or destroying systematically

Examples

• The dismantling of the old factory took three weeks.
• Workers are dismantling the stage after the concert.
• The dismantling of the welfare system caused public outcry.
• They began dismantling the tent at dawn.
• The dismantling process requires special tools.
• She watched the careful dismantling of the antique clock.
• The company is dismantling its overseas operations.