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to demolish
01
demolir, derrubar
to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure
Transitive: to demolish a building or structure
Exemplos
The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development.
A antiga fábrica foi demolida para dar lugar a um novo desenvolvimento.
The wrecking ball was used to demolish the abandoned building.
A bola de demolição foi usada para demolir o edifício abandonado.
02
devorar, destruir
to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all
Transitive: to demolish food
Exemplos
He demolished the pizza in no time.
Ele devorou a pizza em um instante.
The kids managed to demolish the entire cake.
As crianças conseguiram devorar o bolo inteiro.
03
demolir, esmagar
to achieve an overwhelming victory over a player or team
Transitive: to demolish an opponent
Exemplos
Our team demolished their opponents with a final score of 10-0.
Nosso time demoliu seus oponentes com um placar final de 10-0.
The reigning champion demolished his challenger in straight sets.
O campeão reinante demoliu seu desafiante em sets consecutivos.
04
demolir, destruir
to completely eliminate or destroy something
Transitive: to demolish sth
Exemplos
The new policy aims to demolish outdated practices in the workplace.
A nova política visa demolir práticas ultrapassadas no local de trabalho.
The scandal demolished his chances of winning the election.
O escândalo demoliu suas chances de vencer a eleição.
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