decommission

[dee-kuh-mish-uhn] / ˌdi kəˈmɪʃ ən /

VERB

withdraw from active service

Synonyms

STRONG

deactivate demilitarize retire

WEAK

make inactive shut down shut off

Example Sentences

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Last week, a Hamas delegation met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo to give its initial response to a proposal from the US-led Board of Peace for Palestinian groups to decommission their weapons.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Germany’s decision in the wake of the Fukushima disaster to decommission its nuclear-energy program may have raised electricity prices by 25%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Cembalest highlights research undertaken by JPMorgan that scrutinized the costs incurred to the German economy stemming from its decision to decommission its nuclear power plants after the Fukushima incident.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

In the middle of his row with Trump, he threatened to decommission the Dragon - but it wasn't long before he was rowing back.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Cleanup teams must de-energize and decommission the batteries for proper recycling and disposal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025