Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tear-down
noun
/ˈtɛrˌdaʊn/
Definition
A complete dismantling or demolition of something, typically a structure or building.
Examples
- After years of neglect, the old school was scheduled for a tear-down to make space for a new community center.
- The city council approved the tear-down of the abandoned factory to revive the local economy.
Meaning
The action of tearing something down, often used in the context of removing a physical structure to make way for new construction or development.
Synonyms
- demolition
- dismantling
- destruction
