Phrasal Verbs

tear down

This page is about the phrasal verb tear down

Meaning

to demolish a building or other structure

Synonym

pull down, demolish, dismantle

For example

  • tear down sth Many people protested against the plan to tear down the town's old library.

  • tear sth down Before Liverpool builds their new stadium, they have to tear the old one down.

Nouns often used as objects with tear down: building, shed, church, factory, shelter, fence

Quick Quiz

The town council has decided to tear down

a. the main road

b. the old school

c. the new mayor
a) the main road b) the old school c) the new mayor

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Contributor: Matt Errey