Meaning of the word "take apart" in English

What does "take apart" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take apart

US /teɪk əˈpɑːrt/

UK /teɪk əˈpɑːt/

to separate something into its different parts

Example:

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He had to take apart the engine to fix it.

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The children love to take apart their toys.

Synonym:

disassemble dismantle break down strip down pull apart

to defeat someone or something completely

Example:

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Our team will take apart the competition.

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The lawyer took apart the witness's testimony.

Synonym:

defeat destroy dismantle demolish overwhelm