CEFR B2

demolish

verb

Meaning

To completely destroy a building or other structure, often intentionally.

Examples

The city council decided to demolish the unsafe old factory to make way for new apartments.
It took several weeks for the construction crew to demolish the entire shopping mall.

Synonyms: destroy, raze, dismantle, wreck

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demolish (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

Definition

To completely destroy a building or other structure, often intentionally.

Examples

The city council decided to demolish the unsafe old factory to make way for new apartments.
It took several weeks for the construction crew to demolish the entire shopping mall.
After the earthquake, many damaged buildings had to be demolished for safety reasons.

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