as in to dismantle
to take apart
soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons
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Recent Examples of demount
They were torn down and pulverized by angry mobs, as happened in Kiev during the wave of protests in 2013-14, or methodically demounted by local authorities.
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Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017
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How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: CBS Stream: Fubo The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the Rockets big man hurt them during the first quarter, the Celtics used the bigger lineups to shut him down the rest of the way — and, with that, dismantle the rest of the Houston offense.Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.David Axe, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The footage, apparently shot by a Ukrainian drone, shows dismounted infantry attacking in columns across an open field without much apparent support from vehicles, artillery or aircraft.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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His nephew, Alex Fries — the son of Renner’s sister Kym — was detaching the chain connecting the car to the plow, but Renner couldn’t see him and became concerned for his safety.Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bridge The Leadership Gap When a critical disconnect emerges between senior management and frontline operations, executives often become increasingly detached from their workforce's day-to-day realities.Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Promoting frequent breaks, disconnecting after work hours and maximizing vacation time are crucial for sustaining well-being.Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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After practicing on a mock-up of the damaged reactor, Mr. Carter and the others, sealed in protective suits, entered the radioactive wreckage, disassembling it piece by piece.Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Students will also be taught how to assemble and disassemble weapons.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Writers Guild of Canada struck a new agreement with the CMPA last year, following a tense negotiation that at one point threatened to end in a strike.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Demount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demount. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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