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dis-BAND/dɪsˈbænd/

To disband is to break up an organised group so that it no longer exists: disband the panel, disband a sitting. Break up is everyday; a wreath is comms, not invigilation.

Meaning

To break up an organised group so that it no longer exists.

Examples

• “Disband the unstaffed sitting; a wreath is not invigilation.”
• “Break up is everyday. Dissolve is the close twin. A wreath is branding. A named officer at the door is cover. Close the sitting, or staff it; then lay the wreath if you still wish.”

Good to know

Break up a group. Everyday: break up. A wreath ≠ invigilation.

Near in meaning

break up, dissolve, disperse

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