rip
noun
Definitions of rip noun
damage
- Countable
a tear or split in a piece of fabric or paper.
There's a rip in your pants.
She noticed a small rip in her skirt.
There is a rip on this piece of paper.
copy
- Countable
a digital copy of a CD or DVD made on a computer.
He made digital rips of all his music CDs.
This software can be used to make digital rips of DVDs.
There are many illegal rips of movies available online.
verb
Definitions of rip verb
tear
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
to tear or pull something apart quickly and forcefully.
He accidentally ripped his pants.
She ripped the letter to pieces in anger.
The strong wind ripped the flag apart.
remove
- C1TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to remove something quickly and roughly.
They are ripping out the old paneling.
The workers are ripping up the old carpet.
She ripped the poster off the wall.
copy
- Transitive
to copy data from a CD or DVD to a computer.
I want to rip my old music CDs to my computer.
He is ripping the new movie DVD to his laptop.
Can you rip the music from the CD to your phone?
Phrasal Verbs of rip
- rip something off
to take off or remove something swiftly and with little care
• He ripped off the packaging quickly, hoping for a surprise inside.
- rip through something
to forcefully and swiftly move through an area or structure, causing rapid destruction
• The storm ripped through the entire town, causing severe damage.
- rip something up
to tear an object into small pieces
• She ripped the letter into pieces out of frustration.
- rip someone off
to deceive someone by charging them an excessive price for an item or service
• The prices at that restaurant are so high that it feels like they are ripping people off.
- rip into sb/sth
to vehemently criticize or attack someone or something.
• During the meeting, the manager ripped into the failed new project, which felt like a fierce attack on the team.