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- DictionaryDe·mol·ish/dəˈmäliSH/
verb
- 1. pull or knock down (a building): "the house was demolished to make way for the shopping center"
Demolish means “completely destroy,” as a wrecking ball might demolish a building, or as hanging out with one’s parents might, supposedly, demolish a teenager’s reputation. In casual speech, demolish can also mean “devour,” as a group of hungry teenagers might demolish a pizza.
to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else: A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built. C2. to prove that an argument or theory is wrong: He completely demolished all her arguments. Fewer examples. The building had to be demolished because of subsidence.
6 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. to tear down or break up (buildings, etc) 2. to destroy; put an end to (an argument, etc) 3. facetious to eat up.... Click for more definitions.
See demolish in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Definition of demolish verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
demolish something to pull or knock down a building; to destroy something. The factory is due to be demolished next year. The old slums are being demolished to make way for a new housing project. The car had skidded across the road and demolished part of the wall.
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demolish definition: 1. to destroy something such as a building: 2. to show that an idea or argument is wrong: . Learn more.
