tear down

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /tɛə(ɹ) ˈdaʊn/ === Verb === tear down (third-person singular simple present tears down, present participle tearing down, simple past tore down, past participle torn down) (transitive) To demolish. (transitive) To open and disassemble (a device or machine) to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components. (transitive, figurative) To degrade (someone): to discredit or criticize. To move at high speed along. ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === danewort, downrate