Meaning
dismantling, decommissioning
- The process of tearing down, disassembling, or taking apart a structure or facility
- The gradual abolition or reduction of a system, institution, or network
In a sentence
Lo smantellamento della vecchia ferrovia durerà per diversi mesi.
The dismantling of the old railway will last for several months.
I sindacati protestano fermamente contro lo smantellamento progressivo dei servizi sanitari pubblici.
The trade unions are protesting firmly against the gradual dismantling of public health services.
Quando inizieranno le operazioni per lo smantellamento del reattore nucleare?
When will the operations for the dismantling of the nuclear reactor begin?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smantellamento | masculine · singular |
| smantellamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb smantellare (originally meaning to tear down fortress walls).
- Common in political discussions regarding public services, industries, or nuclear plants.