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To dismantle something into its component pieces
“Usually, the winning team goes through a thorough tear-down, meaning it will take apart the engine, the suspension, the power train, and whatever else officials want to check out.”
To destroy something, especially by demolishing it
“Swales turned to look from where he crouched beneath the checkout stand as he heard the whining suction of the wind begin to take apart the building.”
To inflict emotional or physical harm or distress upon
“After the meeting broke up, he cornered me and threatened to take me apart if I ever requested more soap dispensers in the toilets again.”
To break down into basic elements (for analysis)
To criticize severely
To disassemble, separate, or break up into individual components or units
To make spitefully critical comments
To free from the condition of being stuck
To analyze in great detail
To dishonor, degrade or discredit someone or something
To fix, mend or improve something, especially by fiddling with it
To destroy or damage the value or quality of
To remove completely, leaving no trace
To break up into small pieces as the result of impact
To comprehensively defeat
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