tore down

Related to tore down: tore up

tear down

1. To rip or pull something down from a surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." The warden went around tearing down pictures and posters hanging up in prisoners' cells.

2. To dismantle or disassemble a large object or structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." After the concert, we'll need everyone on hand to help tear down the set.

3. To demolish a large object or structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." I can't believe they haven't torn that old building down yet.

4. To deride, vilify, or excoriate someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." The director has long been a bully, tearing down those around him who would dare to challenge his authority. I don't understand why he's always tearing my work down.

5. To travel down or along something very quickly. The kids tore down the stairs to see what Santa Claus had brought them for Christmas. The motorcycle tore down the street in an ostentatious display of speed and motor power.

tore down

1. slang Very upset or emotional. Sean has been tore down since his wife left him. A: "Did you hear that Joe died?" B: "I know, I've been tore down about it."

2. slang Intoxicated. Do you remember last night at all? You were tore down!

tore down

verb

See tore up

See also: down, tore

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

ask down
bear down
chow down
chow something down
clunk
clunk down
brush down
button down
bolt down
call down

References in periodicals archive

The swirling wind then moved to the nearby Barangay Taytay and also tore down eight more structures and damaged 43 others before it finally dissipated.

100 families displaced after whirlwind hits Danao City villages

Summary: About 2.5 million people have fled to temporary shelters after deadly floods tore down their homes in southern India.

Floods make 2.5m homeless in India

Rockrose tore down the original structure at the site which included a mix of office and commercial space.

$217m Liberty Bond deal closed for Rockrose conversion

Eventually, however, the authorities tore down the squatter settlements in New York, responding to demands that the land be made available for intensive development.

Illegal cities: life among the third world's squatters

"I put my headlights on full beam and tore down the fast lane praying other cars would move out of the way.

DEMON CAR DROVE ITSELF

Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen exchanged heavy fire in the Gaza Strip yesterday, as army bulldozers tore down nine houses close to a military patrol road where five soldiers were killed earlier this week.

Gunfights over Gaza demolition

STELLA McCartney tore down her rooftop shower just days before a deadline set by planning chiefs.

Stella rips down her shower

One incident erupted at Hunter College when a woman angrily tore down anti-war flyers and a Muslim student challenged her right to do so.

And now they come for the students...: from computerized tracking to fee hikes, the government is cracking down on America's immigrant students. (Report)

Go to all the priests who tore down the main altars and the Communion rails; all the priests who encouraged standing during the Consecration, who demanded receiving Communion in the hand.

From Camille Goutier. (Letters to the Editor)

词组	tore down
释义	tore down Related to tore down: tore up tear down 1. To rip or pull something down from a surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." The warden went around tearing down pictures and posters hanging up in prisoners' cells. 2. To dismantle or disassemble a large object or structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." After the concert, we'll need everyone on hand to help tear down the set. 3. To demolish a large object or structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." I can't believe they haven't torn that old building down yet. 4. To deride, vilify, or excoriate someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tear" and "down." The director has long been a bully, tearing down those around him who would dare to challenge his authority. I don't understand why he's always tearing my work down. 5. To travel down or along something very quickly. The kids tore down the stairs to see what Santa Claus had brought them for Christmas. The motorcycle tore down the street in an ostentatious display of speed and motor power. See also: down, tear tore down 1. slang Very upset or emotional. Sean has been tore down since his wife left him. A: "Did you hear that Joe died?" B: "I know, I've been tore down about it." 2. slang Intoxicated. Do you remember last night at all? You were tore down! See also: down, tore Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. tore down verb See tore up See also: down, tore McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: ask down bear down chow down chow something down clunk clunk down brush down button down bolt down call down References in periodicals archive The swirling wind then moved to the nearby Barangay Taytay and also tore down eight more structures and damaged 43 others before it finally dissipated. 100 families displaced after whirlwind hits Danao City villages Summary: About 2.5 million people have fled to temporary shelters after deadly floods tore down their homes in southern India. Floods make 2.5m homeless in India Rockrose tore down the original structure at the site which included a mix of office and commercial space. $217m Liberty Bond deal closed for Rockrose conversion Eventually, however, the authorities tore down the squatter settlements in New York, responding to demands that the land be made available for intensive development. Illegal cities: life among the third world's squatters "I put my headlights on full beam and tore down the fast lane praying other cars would move out of the way. DEMON CAR DROVE ITSELF Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen exchanged heavy fire in the Gaza Strip yesterday, as army bulldozers tore down nine houses close to a military patrol road where five soldiers were killed earlier this week. Gunfights over Gaza demolition STELLA McCartney tore down her rooftop shower just days before a deadline set by planning chiefs. Stella rips down her shower One incident erupted at Hunter College when a woman angrily tore down anti-war flyers and a Muslim student challenged her right to do so. And now they come for the students...: from computerized tracking to fee hikes, the government is cracking down on America's immigrant students. (Report) Go to all the priests who tore down the main altars and the Communion rails; all the priests who encouraged standing during the Consecration, who demanded receiving Communion in the hand. From Camille Goutier. (Letters to the Editor)
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