disband
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈbænd/
KK: /dɪsˈbænd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To stop being a group or organization and go separate ways.
Example
The committee decided to disband after completing their project.
Tense Forms
Past: disbanded
Past Participle: disbanded
Conversation
Did you hear that the club is going to disband this weekend?
Really? That’s surprising; I thought they were doing well.
Yeah, I guess some members want to pursue other interests.
That makes sense, but it’s sad to see it disband after all the fun we had.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dissolve
split
scatter
Antonyms
unite
assemble
gather
transitive verb
Definition
To break up or dissolve a group or organization so that it no longer exists.
Example
The committee decided to disband after completing their project.
Tense Forms
Past: disbanded
Past Participle: disbanded
Conversation
Did you hear they decided to disband the club?
Yeah, I was really surprised; I thought it was going well.
I know, right? I wonder what led them to disband it so suddenly.
Root Explanation
Disband → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "band" (from Old French *bander*, meaning to bind or tie). The word "disband" means to break apart or separate a group that was previously bound together.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group that is 'tied together' ('band') being 'pulled apart' ('dis-') — that's what disband means.
Visually Confused Words
misbrand