tear down
US /ter daʊn/
UK /ter daʊn/
1.
slopen, afbreken
to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is old or not wanted
:
•
They decided to tear down the old factory to build new apartments.
Ze besloten de oude fabriek te slopen om nieuwe appartementen te bouwen.
•
The city plans to tear down several abandoned buildings in the area.
De stad is van plan verschillende verlaten gebouwen in het gebied te slopen.
2.
afkraken, neerhalen
to criticize someone or something severely
:
•
The critics really tore down his latest movie.
De critici kraakten zijn nieuwste film echt af.
•
She felt completely torn down by his harsh words.
Ze voelde zich volledig afgebroken door zijn harde woorden.