CEFR B2

demolition

noun

Meaning

The act of deliberately destroying a building or structure.

Examples

The old factory was scheduled for demolition next month to make way for new apartments.
Engineers carefully planned the demolition of the bridge to avoid damaging nearby structures.

Synonyms: destruction, dismantling, razing, implosion

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demolition (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

Definition

The act of deliberately destroying a building or structure.

Examples

The old factory was scheduled for demolition next month to make way for new apartments.
Engineers carefully planned the demolition of the bridge to avoid damaging nearby structures.
After the earthquake, many buildings required immediate demolition for safety reasons.

How to Use demolition

demolition of (something) (prepositional phrase): The act of destroying a specific object or structure. — "The demolition of the unsafe building was completed last week."
scheduled for demolition (collocation): Planned to be destroyed at a future time. — "The old bridge is scheduled for demolition next spring."

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