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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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

"I was clearing out his files to decommission his work computer," she told BBC News.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

However, it says the future of supported housing is now at risk following "years of funding cuts" and that local authorities have now been forced to "decommission vital services".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025