disassembling
[/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmblɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
desmontagem
1. The act of taking something apart into its component pieces or separating it from an assembled state
Disassembling the furniture made it easier to move it to the new apartment.
A desmontagem dos móveis facilitou a mudança para o novo apartamento.
2. The process of breaking down or separating something that was previously put together
The technician is disassembling the engine to identify the problem.
O técnico está desmontando o motor para identificar o problema.
3. Concealing one's true feelings, intentions, or character; pretending to be different from what one actually is
He was disassembling his true emotions during the meeting.
Ele estava ocultando suas verdadeiras emoções durante a reunião.
In Brazil, 'desmontagem' is widely used in industrial, mechanical, and manufacturing contexts. The term is standard in technical documentation and repair manuals. In American English, 'disassembling' is common in both DIY culture and professional technical settings, reflecting the importance of consumer repair and maintenance practices in American culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
taking something apart at the seams
breaking it down into components
pulling something to pieces
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