demolish
US /dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/
1.
demolir, derrubar
pull or knock down (a building)
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The old factory was demolished to make way for new apartments.
A antiga fábrica foi demolida para dar lugar a novos apartamentos.
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They plan to demolish the entire block.
Eles planejam demolir o quarteirão inteiro.
2.
demolir, derrotar esmagadoramente
conclusively defeat (a team or opponent) in a game or contest
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Our team demolished the opposition with a score of 5-0.
Nosso time demoliu o adversário com um placar de 5 a 0.
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The champion demolished his challenger in the first round.
O campeão demoliu seu desafiante no primeiro round.
3.
demolir, devorar
eat (food) very quickly
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He demolished the entire pizza in minutes.
Ele demoliu a pizza inteira em minutos.
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The kids demolished the plate of cookies.
As crianças demoliram o prato de biscoitos.