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Past participle for 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.”
Past participle for 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.”
Past participle for 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.”
Past participle for to break down into basic elements (for analysis)
Past participle for to criticize severely
Past participle for to disassemble or dismantle equipment or components to obtain parts for repairing or repurposing
Past participle for to disassemble, separate, or break up into individual components or units
Past participle for to make spitefully critical comments
Past participle for to free from the condition of being stuck
Past participle for to analyze in great detail
Past participle for to dishonor, degrade or discredit someone or something
Past participle for to fix, mend or improve something, especially by fiddling with it
Past participle for to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Past participle for to remove completely, leaving no trace
Past participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
Past participle for to comprehensively defeat
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