English Explanatory Dictionary

tear down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To demolish.
  2. To open and disassemble (a device or machine) to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components.
  3. To degrade (someone): to discredit or criticize.
  4. To move at high speed along.

Pronunciation

/tɛə(ɹ)ˈdaʊn/

Word forms

tear down tears down tearing down tore down torn down

Derived words

teardown tear-down
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