decommissioning
decommissioning — noun
1. the formal process of permanently retiring a ship, weapon, reactor, or other lar
the formal process of permanently retiring a ship, weapon, reactor, or other large system from regular operation
The navy began the decommissioning of the damaged warship after the fire.
the decommissioning of + ship
Engineers discussed decommissioning the old reactor before the new plant opened.
decommissioning + reactor before replacement
Residents asked whether decommissioning the radar tower would reduce the noise.
A report warned that decommissioning oil platforms could take many years.
After closure, Ayana managed the decommissioning of the fuel storage site.
- retirement
broader and less technical; can refer to people, vehicles, or equipment
- shutdown
can be temporary, so it does not always imply permanent removal from service
- dismantling
focuses on physically taking something apart, which may happen after the formal decision
- commissioning
the formal process of putting equipment or a system into active use
- reactivation
bringing equipment back into service after it has been idle
文法句型
the decommissioning of + ship/reactor/system
during decommissioning
plan for decommissioning
用法筆記
Usually refers to large equipment, industrial sites, ships, or military systems rather than ordinary household devices. It often appears with 'of' before the thing being retired, or as a process noun in planning and safety documents.