Meaning of the word "self destruct" in English
What does "self destruct" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
self destruct
US /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌkt/
UK /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌkt/
Verb
1.
to destroy oneself or itself, especially by explosion or disintegration
Example:
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The spy's device was programmed to self destruct after transmitting the data.
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If the mission fails, the entire base will self destruct.
2.
to behave in a way that is likely to cause one's own failure or ruin
Example:
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He tends to self destruct whenever he's close to success.
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Her career began to self destruct after a series of bad decisions.