tear up
US /ter ʌp/
UK /ter ʌp/
1.
mengoyakkan, mencarik
to rip or shred something into pieces
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She decided to tear up the old letters.
Dia memutuskan untuk mengoyakkan surat-surat lama itu.
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The dog will tear up the newspaper if you leave it on the floor.
Anjing itu akan mengoyakkan surat khabar jika anda meninggalkannya di lantai.
2.
berair mata, mula menangis
to become filled with tears; to start crying
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Her eyes began to tear up as she listened to the sad song.
Matanya mula berair apabila dia mendengar lagu sedih itu.
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He tried to hold back, but he could feel himself tearing up.
Dia cuba menahan diri, tetapi dia dapat merasakan dirinya berair mata.