Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demolish
verb
/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/
Definition
To completely destroy or tear down a building or structure.
Examples
- They plan to demolish the old factory to make way for new development.
- The storm could demolish several homes in the area.
- The council voted to demolish the unsafe bridge.
Meaning
Demolish means to take something apart or destroy it completely, often referring to buildings and constructions.
Synonyms
- destroy
- razed
- tear down
- flatten
- level
