The Open Dictionary

demolish

verb

UK/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/
US/dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/

Definitions of demolish verb

structure

  1. B2Transitive

    To completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for other purposes.

    • The old factory building was demolished to make way for the new shopping center.

    • The city decided to demolish the old buildings to make way for a new residential area.

    • Many houses were demolished after the earthquake.

argument

  1. C2Transitive

    To prove that an argument or theory is incorrect or invalid.

    • The scientist presented new evidence that completely demolished the previous theory.

    • During the debate, he effectively demolished every point made by his opponent.

    • Her analysis convincingly demolished all the flaws in the proposal.

competition

  1. Transitive

    To easily defeat someone in a competition or contest.

    • The team easily demolished their opponents in the game with a huge score difference.

    • Our team played exceptionally well, demolishing all their opponents in the competition.

    • The boxer demolished the challenger in the first round.

food

  1. Transitivehumorous

    To eat food very quickly and completely.

    • The children demolished all the pizza in no time.

    • He was so hungry that he demolished a huge plate of pasta quickly.

    • I demolished the sandwich because I was in a hurry.