English Explanatory Dictionary

teardown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
  2. The process of opening and disassembling a device to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components.
verb
  1. Misspelling of tear down.

Word forms

teardown teardowns

Etymology

Deverbal from tear down.

Synonyms

stripdown

Antonyms

build buildup

Related words

tearoff tearout demo demolition takedown
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