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.

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

A. definition 2
B. definition 4
C. definition 3
D. definition 1

Answer 1

A. definition 2

Here "dissolve the committee" means to end or disband the organization.