Disperse/dɪˈspɜːrs/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action Used when objects or people are physically moving apart. The demonstrators dispersed peacefully after the rally. Pro Tip 2/3Not Disassemble 'Disperse' implies spreading widely, not taking something apart. The wind helped to disperse the pollen across the field. Pro Tip 3/3Wide Area The result often covers a large area, not just a slight expansion. The farmer used a machine to disperse the fertilizer evenly over the crop.