də]sˈb]and, (ˈ)di]s|b], ]ˈsp], ]|sp], ]aand\ verb
Etymology: Middle French desbander, from des- dis- (I) + bande troop — more at band
transitive verb
1. : to break up the organization of : dissolve
the dance group was disbanded after a farewell concert
especially : to dimiss as a body from military service
disband an army
2. obsolete : to release from a band or army : discharge
3. obsolete : to send away : dismiss , divorce
intransitive verb
: to break up an organization
the company gave its last performances in 1943 and has since disbanded — Anatole Chujoy
: break ranks : disperse , scatter
the troops disbanded in the greatest disorder