Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈantə͡lz] (IPA) 
Dismantles is a verb that means to take apart or dismantle something. It is spelled d-i-s-m-a-n-t-l-e-s, with the stress on the second syllable (-mant-). The word is pronounced /dɪsˈmantlz/, with the first syllable pronounced as "dis" as in "disrupt" and the second syllable pronounced as "mant" as in "mantle". The final syllable is pronounced as "lz" with a strong "l" sound followed by a "z" sound, like in "tattles".
Dismantles is a verb that refers to the act of taking apart or deconstructing something, usually a complex structure or system, piece by piece. It involves carefully disassembling the various components or parts of an object or entity in order to render it non-functional or to separate it into its constituent elements.
In a physical sense, dismantling can involve the removal of bolts, screws, or other fasteners, as well as the detachment of interconnected parts or subsystems. This process may often require the use of specialized tools and techniques to ensure the safe and efficient disassembly of the item in question.
However, dismantles can also be used metaphorically to describe the systematic breakdown or elimination of a concept, organization, or institution. In this context, it refers to the deliberate deconstruction or abolition of established structures, practices, or ideologies. Dismantling can involve the removal of individual components or the complete annulment of an entire system.
Dismantles typically imply a thorough and organized disassembly or breakdown, rather than haphazard or accidental destruction. It denotes a purposeful act of taking apart, with the intention of rendering a structure or system inoperative or obsolete. Dismantles are often undertaken for reasons such as maintenance, replacement, obsolescence, or the need to reconfigure or repurpose an object or entity.
The word "dismantles" is derived from the verb "dismantle".
The etymology of "dismantle" can be traced back to the French word "desmanteler", which originally meant "to take off one's cloak" or "to strip off one's cloak". It is a combination of the prefix "des-" (meaning "off" or "away") and the word "manteler" (meaning "to cloak" or "to cover with a cloak"). In the context of dismantling, the idea is to remove or strip away something, much like the act of taking off a cloak.
Over time, the meaning of "dismantle" has expanded to refer to the act of taking apart or breaking down something, especially a complex structure or system. The term is now commonly used to describe the process of gradually or systematically disassembling or deconstructing something.
