tear down
US /ter daʊn/
UK /ter daʊn/
1.
demolir, derrubar
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.
Eles decidiram demolir a antiga fábrica para construir novos apartamentos.
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The city plans to tear down several abandoned buildings in the area.
A cidade planeja demolir vários edifícios abandonados na área.
2.
detonar, criticar severamente
to criticize someone or something severely
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The critics really tore down his latest movie.
Os críticos realmente detonaram o último filme dele.
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She felt completely torn down by his harsh words.
Ela se sentiu completamente arrasada pelas palavras duras dele.