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to take apart
[phrase form: take]
01
to disassemble or separate into its individual components or parts
Transitive: to take apart an object
Examples
I need to take the computer apart to fix the internal components.
The mechanic took apart the engine to identify the problem.
02
to strongly criticize someone or something
Transitive: to take apart a work or idea
Examples
The political analyst sought to take apart the candidate's platform with pointed questions.
The critic systematically took apart the movie in his review.
03
to analyze something by its essential components or features
Transitive: to take apart sth
Examples
The teacher asked the students to take the equation apart and identify each part.
The scientist took the chemical compound apart to study its elements.
