took apart; taken apart; taking apart; takes apart
Definition of take apart
1
: to disconnect the pieces of (something) : disassemble
take a machine apart While the giant engines at the Waterworks were being taken apart piece by piece and examined for damage, temporary sources of power were sought.— Jim Murphy
2
informal
: to treat (someone or something) roughly or harshly : to tear into
The voice in his head that normally took him apart was cutting him some slack. Every now and then, it actually gave him some credit.— David Corbett
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“Take apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20apart. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of take apart was in 1744
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