Disbands

/dɪsˈbændz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: a group breaks up or is dissolved.

Etymology

From disband with the -s suffix for third-person singular. The verb gained prominence in English military writing.

Kelly Says

When a rock band 'disbands' or a political party 'disbands,' the word carries different cultural weight — it's the same action but affects people's lives very differently.

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