tear down

🇺🇸 /tɛr daʊn/ 🇬🇧 /tiə daun/
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phrase verb
C2

to completely remove or destroy a building or structure that is no longer needed or wanted

The city plans to tear down the old library to make way for a new park.

translation

phrv. to completely remove or destroy a building or structure that is no longer needed or wanted