What is another word for de-commissioning?
Pronunciation: [dəkəmˈɪʃənɪŋ] (IPA) 
De-commissioning refers to the process of shutting down, retiring or dismantling a particular structure or piece of equipment. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of de-commissioning, including decommission, retirement, disassembly, dismantling and shutdown. These words are commonly used in the industrial sector, particularly in relation to power plants, oil rigs, and the military. Retirement is often used when referring to machinery or equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, while disassembly and dismantling are commonly used when referring to structures that need to be taken apart piece by piece. Shutdown is a broader term that can refer to any situation where operations are stopped or suspended.
