tear down
US /ter daʊn/
UK /ter daʊn/
1.
merobohkan, menurunkan
to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is old or not wanted
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They decided to tear down the old factory to build new apartments.
Mereka memutuskan untuk merobohkan kilang lama untuk membina pangsapuri baru.
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The city plans to tear down several abandoned buildings in the area.
Bandar raya merancang untuk merobohkan beberapa bangunan terbiar di kawasan itu.
2.
mengkritik teruk, menjatuhkan
to criticize someone or something severely
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The critics really tore down his latest movie.
Para pengkritik benar-benar mengkritik teruk filem terbarunya.
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She felt completely torn down by his harsh words.
Dia berasa benar-benar tertekan oleh kata-kata kasarnya.