verb as in strong fondness

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decommission, retire, deactivate

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Example Sentences

Example:The submarine will be decommissioned after its 25 years of service.

Definition:to formally end the active use of a military installation, vessel, or aircraft

From decommission

Example:The aircraft will be retired from service in 2025.

Definition:to remove from active service, especially for reasons of age

From retire

Example:The nuclear facility will be deactivated during the winter.

Definition:to remove from service, often on a temporary basis

From deactivate