teardown

[ tair-doun ]

noun

1. a taking apart; disassembly.
2. 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

1925–30; noun use of verb phrase tear down

Example Sentences

However, none of those stars were with the club past 2016, by which point the Phillies had already begun an ambitious teardown on the same order as the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs before them.

From FiveThirtyEight

The Samson Q9U’s plug-and-play design is arguably its greatest asset, eliminating any need for complicated software installations or lengthy setups and teardowns in the studio.

From Popular-Science

I walked away with a bunch of notes to reorganize my pitch deck, and I’ve watched the pitch deck teardown videos multiple times, including side by side with my pitch deck.

From TechCrunch

As an outsider, I’ve witnessed the effect that the teardown of the old Chargers stadium has had on San Diegans.

From Voice of San Diego

Take advantage of pitch deck teardowns or explore other expert-led sessions for actionable tips to help you better define your business and build a stronger startup.

From TechCrunch

While many purchasers seek to convert the property into a different use, other buyers are looking for a teardown.

From The Daily Beast