[Phrasal Verb] TEAR DOWN - Boost Your Vocabulary: Learn to Demolish Barriers!

Demolish or destroy.

Tear down" can be used both literally and figuratively. Literally, it might relate to the demolition of a building. For example, the old school was torn down to make room for a new shopping mall. Figuratively, it can mean to dismantle someone's argument or reputation: During the debate, he tore down his opponent's proposals thoroughly.

Example Sentences

1. They planned to tear down the old building.

   They intended to demolish the old building.

2. The developers want to tear down the historic site.

   The developers aim to demolish the historic site.

3. He watched as they tore down his childhood home.

   He observed as they demolished his childhood home.