(with reference to an organized group) Past tense for to break up or cause to break up
“Irish writer John Banville asks why the IRA in their most recent statement announced that they would put an end to their armed campaign but not disband the organisation.”
Past tense for to (cause to) separate and go in different directions
“After their lead vocalist left the band, they decided to disband and pursue solo careers.”
Past tense for to weaken an armed opposition, such as a military or army
Past tense for to send away or order to leave
Past tense for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
Past tense for to halt an activity or task temporarily
Past tense for to terminate the operations of, typically of a business
Physically split or separated from something else
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