1. To cut apart or separate the body of a dead animal or plant for scientific examination
The biology students had to dissect a frog in class.
Os estudantes de biologia tiveram que dissecar um sapo na aula.
2. To analyze something in great detail, breaking it down into component parts
The critics dissected every aspect of the film's plot.
Os críticos dissecaram cada aspecto da trama do filme.
3. To examine or discuss something methodically and thoroughly
We need to dissect this problem carefully to find a solution.
Precisamos dissecar este problema cuidadosamente para encontrar uma solução.