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.

Question

Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of dissolve?

dissolve (də zolv’) v.

A. absorbing of a solid by a liquid
B. take apart or end an organization or arrangement
C. fade or disappear
D. fall into a behavior uncontrollably

Answer 1

Based on the context provided, the appropriate dictionary definition that describes the meaning of "dissolve" is:

B. take apart or end an organization or arrangement

Answer 2

Are you sure

Answer 3

Yes, I am sure. In the context of the sentence, the board voted to dissolve the committee once its term expired, which means they decided to end or terminate the committee. This aligns with definition B: "take apart or end an organization or arrangement."