disband
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- disbandment noun
- undisbanded adjective
Etymology
Origin of disband
1585–95; < Middle French desbander, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + -bander, derivative of bande troop, band 1
Example Sentences
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Before the mayor disbands the SRG, I would urge him to check the facts.
Rather than disband the Vermont Rainbow Coalition after the 1984 primary, they kept the group going, endorsing candidates in campaigns for the legislature and statewide office in each of the next three election cycles.
From Salon
The upcoming six-episode series will follow the anti-corruption unit AC-12, after being disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards, as the team members are assigned their most sensitive case so far.
From BBC
Environmental groups sued, alleging the panel was convened behind closed doors in violation of federal rules, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright later disbanded the group.
From Barron's
It also argued that the claims were moot because the group was disbanded shortly after the lawsuit was filed.
From Los Angeles Times
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