teardown

1 of 2

noun

tear·​down ˈter-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce teardown (audio)
: the act or process of disassembling

tear down

2 of 2

verb

tore down; torn down; tearing down; tears down

transitive verb

1
a
: to cause to decompose or disintegrate
b
: vilify, denigrate
trying to tear down his reputation
2
: to take apart : disassemble
tear down an engine

Examples of teardown in a Sentence

Verb vandals tore down the wooden fence blocking the entrance to the beach the new owners apparently bought the house just to tear it down and build a lavish mansion in its place
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The videos are essentially full teardowns of each controller. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2023 While teardowns have been few, additions are prevalent. Debbie Funk, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024 The Smart Home Scene blog did a teardown and chip ID on the Homey Pro for those working at that level of smart home engagement. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 11 Dec. 2023 Some phones have transparent backs that present a completely fake phone interior, but teardowns revealed the Nothing Phone 1 used a mix of fake and real components. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 11 July 2023 The three wood buildings that cater to the needs of boat owners and house some storefronts are also teardowns. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023 Linus Tech Tips' teardown goes a bit deeper into the thermals and noise suppression of the new model. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2023 Though a teardown will not be necessary, repair work will take three to five weeks, and traffic lanes could be partially reopened during construction, Newsom said. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Amid some frustrations regarding the ongoing teardowns of local homes and structures deemed to have some historic value, the Village of Glencoe is considering some changes in its preservation policies. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
Verb
The Glendale location was formerly home to another bar, Room 11, which the duo decided not to tear down. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 Senator Joe McCarthy and his allies tried to tear down the reputations of the internationalist proponents of the New Deal who most fervently advocated for the war, by smearing them as Communists. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024 It was then shot over 27 days at an empty school that was about to be torn down in Hamburg, Germany. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024 Related Articles Once automation arrived, the Coast Guard was ready to tear down the old keepers’ residence. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 That includes tearing down some of the fences that currently divide too many backyards. TIME, 6 Feb. 2024 Construction alterations and water damage were so bad the entire house had to be torn down. Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024 The first four-year stage is to build the new ramps as well as the Storage and Staging Facility, followed by the second period, which will require tearing down the existing terminal and building the new one from the ground up. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024 In their grief, Grigg's family decided to tear down the post office and leave the town. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of teardown was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Teardown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teardown. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tear down

verb
: to knock down and break into pieces
tear down an old building
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