burn down
US /bɜːrn daʊn/
UK /bɜːrn daʊn/
1.
afbranden, verbranden
to destroy something with fire, or to be destroyed by fire
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The old factory burned down last night.
De oude fabriek is gisteravond afgebrand.
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They threatened to burn down the entire building.
Ze dreigden het hele gebouw af te branden.