Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

After it had performed the duties that it had been created for, the company’s board voted to dissolve the committee once its term expired.
Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of dissolve?

dissolve (də zolv’) v.

absorbing of a solid by a liquid
take apart or end an organization or arrangement
fade or disappear
fall into a behavior uncontrollably
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definition 3
definition 3

definition 2
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definition 4
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definition 1

Answer 1

The correct dictionary definition that describes the meaning of "dissolve" in the context of the sentence is:

**definition 2: take apart or end an organization or arrangement**.

This is because the sentence discusses the board voting to end the committee, which aligns with the meaning of dissolving an organization.