Demolish | Mean of demolish in English Dictionary

/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/

• Verb
• to destroy (a building, bridge, etc.)
1. The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.
2. Tons of explosives were used to demolish the building.
3. The town hopes to restore the old theater rather than have it demolished.
• to damage (something) so that it cannot be repaired
1. The car was demolished in the accident.
2. His professional reputation was demolished [=ruined] by the scandal.
3. The research demolished several myths about the disease.
4. Her study demolished a theory that had gone unquestioned for years.
• to eat all of (something) quickly
1. We demolished [=devoured] the pie in only a few minutes.

• to defeat (a person or team) easily or completely
1. They demolished the other team 51–7.