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teardown

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[tair-doun] / ˈtɛərˌdaʊn /

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.

Etymology

Origin of teardown

1925–30; noun use of verb phrase tear down

Example Sentences

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Early on Wednesday morning, police officers from the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations raided the Teardown House, a hub for a constellation of organizing activity in East Atlanta.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2023

The huge publishing group also announced today the acquisition of home karaoke system Singtrix and Teardown developer Tuxedo Labs.

From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2022

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