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The ending of an existing organization or group so that it no longer continues as such.
Natural examples
Die Mitglieder stimmten für die Auflösung des Vereins.
The members voted to dissolve the association.
Nach der Auflösung der Band spielten beide Musiker allein.
After the band’s breakup, both musicians performed solo.
Warum wird über die Auflösung des Chors gesprochen?
Why is disbanding the choir being discussed?
Usage note
The organization often follows in the genitive: die Auflösung des Vereins. This means ending the organization, not cancelling one event.
Mini-lesson: Auflösung
The ending of an existing organization or group so that it no longer continues as such. The organization often follows in the genitive: die Auflösung des Vereins. This means ending the organization, not cancelling one event.
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