1. The act of taking apart or disassembling something into separate pieces
The dismantling of the old building took three months.
O desmantelamento do edifício antigo levou três meses.
2. The process of gradually destroying or eliminating a system, organization, or institution
The dismantling of the corrupt regime was celebrated by citizens.
O desmantelamento do regime corrupto foi celebrado pelos cidadãos.
3. Removing or stripping away components or features
They were accused of dismantling workers' rights.
Foram acusados de desmantelar os direitos dos trabalhadores.