disband (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈbænd/
Definition
disband means to break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
I used to be in a punk band, but we disbanded in the early 1980s.
The lesson showed how to disband in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will disband before translating the verb.
How to Use disband
- to disband (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to disband."
- disband in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how disband works in context."
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