demolishes

[US]/dɪˈmɒlɪʃɪz/
[UK]/dɪˈmɑːləʃɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to destroy completely; to overturn; to tear down (especially large buildings); to consume entirely (informal)

Phrases & Collocations

demolishes buildings

demolishes structures

demolishes walls

demolishes homes

demolishes barriers

demolishes factories

demolishes roads

demolishes bridges

demolishes towers

demolishes obstacles

Example Sentences

the construction crew demolishes old buildings to make way for new developments.

the city council plans to demolish the abandoned warehouse.

they demolish the walls to create an open floor plan.

the earthquake severely demolishes several buildings in the area.

demolishes are often necessary for urban redevelopment projects.

the government has decided to demolish the old stadium.

they need to demolish the unsafe structure before winter.

the company specializes in demolishing industrial sites.

the fire completely demolishes the historic building.

local authorities often face challenges when they demolish buildings.

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