1. plural of dismantlement; the acts or processes of taking apart, disassembling, or removing the components of something
Usage: typically used in formal or technical contexts
2. plural of dismantlement; the abolition, elimination, or systematic destruction of an institution, system, or structure
Usage: often used in political or organizational contexts

Examples

• The dismantlements of the old factory equipment took several weeks.
• The government announced the dismantlements of several outdated regulations.
• Engineers oversaw the careful dismantlements of the bridge before reconstruction.
• The dismantlements of the nuclear weapons program required international oversight.
• Historical dismantlements of colonial structures reflected changing political attitudes.
• The company's dismantlements of regional offices reduced operational costs.