decommissioning

[US]/ˌdi:kə'miʃəniŋ/
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Translation

n. decommissioning

Phrases & Collocations

nuclear decommissioning

decommissioning process

decommissioning plan

decommissioning cost

decommissioning strategy

Example Sentences

The decommissioning of the old power plant will begin next month.

Decommissioning nuclear facilities requires careful planning and execution.

The decommissioning process involves dismantling and decontaminating the site.

The government allocated funds for the decommissioning of the abandoned factory.

Experts are evaluating the environmental impact of the decommissioning project.

The company hired a specialized team to handle the decommissioning of the offshore platform.

Proper decommissioning procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

The decommissioning of the old railway line opened up opportunities for new development in the area.

Community members were consulted during the decommissioning process to address any concerns.

The decommissioning of the dam led to the restoration of the natural river flow.

Real-world Examples

So why is it being decommissioned then?

Source: Financial Times

In the Gulf of Mexico some 400 platforms are now being decommissioned each year.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Part of the reason to release the stored water is to free up space to safely decommission the plant.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2023 Compilation

It is offering to pay part of the multi-billion pound decommissioning bill.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So that's why the report recommends the decommissioning starts from about 2045.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

He added, however, that his group supports progress in the plant's decommissioning and hopes to continue negotiations with the government.

Source: VOA Special June 2023 Collection

At the time, the Prime Minister said it had to be done to decommission the plant.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2023 Compilation

Our goal is not to rush the process but to carefully proceed with the decommissioning work.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

Rear Adm. Ken Perry while attending a decommissioning ceremony justified the decision to scrap the submarine.

Source: NPR News April 2014 Collection

The firm has only reefed 12 of the 60 Gulf of Mexico platforms it has decommissioned.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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