destabilize (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/
Definition
destabilize means to make something unstable. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to destabilize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will destabilize before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to destabilize.
How to Use destabilize
- to destabilize (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to destabilize."
- destabilize in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how destabilize works in context."
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