pull apart

US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

desarmar, separar

to separate something into pieces by pulling

:
The children tried to pull apart the toy, but it was too strong.
Los niños intentaron desarmar el juguete, pero era demasiado fuerte.
The strong winds threatened to pull apart the old wooden fence.
Los fuertes vientos amenazaban con despedazar la vieja cerca de madera.
2.

destrozar, criticar duramente

to criticize someone or something severely

:
The critics really pulled apart his latest novel.
Los críticos realmente destrozaron su última novela.
Her boss pulled apart her presentation, pointing out every flaw.
Su jefe destrozó su presentación, señalando cada defecto.