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teardown
[tair-doun]
noun
a taking apart; disassembly.
a house or other building that is purchased with the intention of tearing it down and replacing it with another, more expensive structure.
Word History and Origins
Origin of teardown1
Example Sentences
Lionelli said that the previous teardown and rebuild of his home took more than three years and faced numerous delays.
In the mid-aughts, the team decided another refresh was infeasible and opted for a teardown instead of a remodel.
“The house wasn’t a teardown, but it was gnarly,” he says of the dark wood-paneled walls and small, compartmentalized rooms.
After the teardown, Woychowski, who has been in the auto business for 45 years, said he was left wondering if U.S. automakers can adjust.
After the teardown, Woychowski said he was left wondering if U.S. automakers can adjust.
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