tear something apart

Related to word: tear

片語動詞

Definition (destruction)

  1. to demolish or bring down a structure or room

    • They plan to tear the old warehouse apart this weekend.

    • After the match, the team's performance made fans feel that the squad was being torn apart.

    • She decided not to repair the old garage but to tear it apart completely instead.

Definition (division)

  1. C2

    to divide a previously united group, such as a family, country, or political party, causing internal disputes or conflicts

    • The argument nearly tore the family apart.

    • The implementation of this policy might tear the party apart from within.

    • Divergent opinions and ideologies gradually tore the group apart.

Definition (force)

  1. to pull something apart with force, causing it to break into multiple pieces

    • The kids tore the paper apart into many small pieces.

    • She tore the envelope apart, spilling the contents everywhere.

    • The branches were torn apart by the force of the storm.