unassemble
Reverse the construction
To unassemble is to take apart something that was assembled—the reverse of putting together.
The word appears in technical contexts: unassemble the motor to inspect the parts, instructions for unassembling the furniture.
Disassemble is more common and means the same thing, but unassemble emphasizes undoing a previous assembly rather than simply taking something apart.
Analyze by breaking down
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- reverse-engineerDeduce design from product
- dissectCut open to examine
decompose · segment · partition · subdivide · parse · examine · inspect · diagram
Separate into components
- detachTo separate from
- separateTo set apart
- disconnectTo break a connection
- disengageBreak free from attachment
uncouple · unfasten · unhook · unbolt · unclip · unpin · unplug · untie
Distribute in random directions
- disperseCause to spread apart
- distributeDivide and deliver
- spreadTo distribute widely
- separateTo set apart
divide · split · disband · dissociate · fragment · break up · scatter · redistribute
deconstruct
Analyze by breaking down
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- reverse-engineerDeduce design from product
dissect · decompose · segment · partition · subdivide · parse · examine · inspect · diagram · schematic
take apart
Separate into components
- detachTo separate from
- separateTo set apart
- disconnectTo break a connection
disengage · uncouple · unfasten · unhook · unbolt · unclip · unpin · unplug · untie · unhitch
scatter
Distribute in random directions
- disperseCause to spread apart
- distributeDivide and deliver
- spreadTo distribute widely
separate · divide · split · disband · dissociate · fragment · break up · scatter · redistribute
unassembleassemble
Join parts together
build · construct · put together · piece together · erect