1. The action of taking apart or disassembling a structure, organization, or system
The dismantling of the old factory took several weeks.
O desmantelamento da velha fábrica levou várias semanas.
2. The process of dissolving or destroying an organization or institution
The government announced the dismantling of the corrupt agency.
O governo anunciou o desmantelamento da agência corrupta.
3. The breaking down of a complex system or network into smaller parts
The dismantling of the criminal network required international cooperation.
O desmantelamento da rede criminosa exigiu cooperação internacional.