Demolition
noun
The act of destroying something, often a building or structure.
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.
Often appears as...
- scheduled for demolition
- demolition crew
noun
The tearing down or taking apart of a thing or things.
Demolition of the old bridge will take about two weeks.
Often appears as...
- demolition work
- demolition process
noun
The act of defeating or overwhelming an opponent completely.
Their team faced a demolition in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- demolition of the opposing team
- humiliating demolition
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Disapproving
noun
The act of destroying something, often a building or structure.
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.
Often appears as...
- scheduled for demolition
- demolition crew
noun
The tearing down or taking apart of a thing or things.
Demolition of the old bridge will take about two weeks.
Often appears as...
- demolition work
- demolition process
noun
The act of defeating or overwhelming an opponent completely.
Their team faced a demolition in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- demolition of the opposing team
- humiliating demolition
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Only Buildings
While often about structures, 'demolition' can refer to destroying anything substantial or symbolic.
The demolition of the old traditions began with the new generation's protests.
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Destruction
Demolition is planned and controlled, not random destruction, often to make way for new construction.
The controlled demolition of the tower was completed without any damage to nearby buildings.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Change
'Demolition' can imply change, removing the old to make room for something new or updated.
The city's demolition of historic buildings sparked a debate about preservation and modernization.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Only Buildings
While often about structures, 'demolition' can refer to destroying anything substantial or symbolic.
The demolition of the old traditions began with the new generation's protests.
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Destruction
Demolition is planned and controlled, not random destruction, often to make way for new construction.
The controlled demolition of the tower was completed without any damage to nearby buildings.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Change
'Demolition' can imply change, removing the old to make room for something new or updated.
The city's demolition of historic buildings sparked a debate about preservation and modernization.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Only Buildings
While often about structures, 'demolition' can refer to destroying anything substantial or symbolic.
The demolition of the old traditions began with the new generation's protests.
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Destruction
Demolition is planned and controlled, not random destruction, often to make way for new construction.
The controlled demolition of the tower was completed without any damage to nearby buildings.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Change
'Demolition' can imply change, removing the old to make room for something new or updated.
The city's demolition of historic buildings sparked a debate about preservation and modernization.
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To eliminate waste, we...
That's a challenge, because it ends up that about a third of all landfill waste in the US is architecture. We need to think differently about this. There are programs that can actually reduce some of this material. A good example is this. These are actually bricks that are made from old demolition waste,
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An Elaborate 9/11 Plan ...
relatives of some of those who were supposed to have phoned officials at National City and state wise those who were responsible subsequently for intimidating other witnesses out of talking we'd be talking about the demolition teams who are sent into the towers we'd be talking about the people
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How the world's first...
Workers had to dig a huge trench, construct a tunnel out of brick archways, and then refill the hole over the newly built tunnel. Because this was disruptive and required the demolition of buildings above the tunnels, most of the line went under existing roads.
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Amanda Burden: How...
honestly, when I went up on that old viaduct, I fell in love the way you fall in love with a person, honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project.
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Explosive 9/11 Claims PIPE...
evidence that those buildings were explosively demolished the truthers believe there may be an ulterior reason for the demolition experts skepticism the firms that do control demolition high-rises work for the most wealthy people and our federal
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Defying stereotypes: the...
Turkey a lot of people took to the streets to protest demolition of a park and then the authorities responded with a lot of force and then the whole discourse changed into protecting their freedoms and now millions of people are
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Family, hope and...
meat packing, demolitions. It was hard manual labor for low exploitation wages. But on weekends, they celebrated together, with backyard barbecues and birthday celebrations, like most working families the world over.
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Yang Lan: The generation...
Social justice and government accountability runs the first in what they demand. For the past decade or so, a massive urbanization and development have let us witness a lot of reports on the forced demolition
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Marmot Dam PIPE National...
silk that's built up behind but with a salmon crossing on one side and a canal on the other this calls for precision demolition it may work on the model when the salmon get trapped it's mobile or loser
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Niall Ferguson: The 6...
when he said that freedom was rooted in private property rights and the protection of law. That's the basis for the Western model of representative government. Now this picture shows the demolition
Video examples
To eliminate waste, we...
That's a challenge, because it ends up that about a third of all landfill waste in the US is architecture. We need to think differently about this. There are programs that can actually reduce some of this material. A good example is this. These are actually bricks that are made from old demolition waste,
Video examples
An Elaborate 9/11 Plan ...
relatives of some of those who were supposed to have phoned officials at National City and state wise those who were responsible subsequently for intimidating other witnesses out of talking we'd be talking about the demolition teams who are sent into the towers we'd be talking about the people
Video examples
How the world's first...
Workers had to dig a huge trench, construct a tunnel out of brick archways, and then refill the hole over the newly built tunnel. Because this was disruptive and required the demolition of buildings above the tunnels, most of the line went under existing roads.
Video examples
Amanda Burden: How...
honestly, when I went up on that old viaduct, I fell in love the way you fall in love with a person, honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project.
Video examples
Explosive 9/11 Claims PIPE...
evidence that those buildings were explosively demolished the truthers believe there may be an ulterior reason for the demolition experts skepticism the firms that do control demolition high-rises work for the most wealthy people and our federal
Video examples
Defying stereotypes: the...
Turkey a lot of people took to the streets to protest demolition of a park and then the authorities responded with a lot of force and then the whole discourse changed into protecting their freedoms and now millions of people are
Video examples
Family, hope and...
meat packing, demolitions. It was hard manual labor for low exploitation wages. But on weekends, they celebrated together, with backyard barbecues and birthday celebrations, like most working families the world over.
Video examples
Yang Lan: The generation...
Social justice and government accountability runs the first in what they demand. For the past decade or so, a massive urbanization and development have let us witness a lot of reports on the forced demolition
Video examples
Marmot Dam PIPE National...
silk that's built up behind but with a salmon crossing on one side and a canal on the other this calls for precision demolition it may work on the model when the salmon get trapped it's mobile or loser
Video examples
Niall Ferguson: The 6...
when he said that freedom was rooted in private property rights and the protection of law. That's the basis for the Western model of representative government. Now this picture shows the demolition
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Robert Snodgrass
Scottish Footballer
The scaffolders and builders from demolition companies nearby used to play each other for 20 quid a man - the tackles were mad. I played for the local estate against them one day and we won, there was a full-scale riot. 'He's a ringer' they were saying. Half of them were drunk so I could get the ball and just run and around them - I was only 12!
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Edi Rama
Albanian Politician
For 11 years, I was mayor of Tirana, our capital. We faced many challenges. Art was part of the answer, and my name, in the very beginning, was linked with two things: demolition of illegal constructions in order to get public space back, and use of colors in order to revive the hope that had been lost in my city.
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Abdullah II of Jordan
Jordanian Leader
Blowing up buses will not induce the Israelis to move forward, and neither will the killing of Palestinians or the demolition of their homes and their future. All this needs to stop. And we pledge that Jordan will do its utmost to help achieve it.
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Antony Blinken
American Statesman
Visitors to a future Donald J. Trump presidential library may find a whole section dedicated to his demolition of the 2015 Iran nuclear accord: 'worst deal ever;' 'horrible' and 'one-sided;' 'major embarrassment;' 'defective at its core.
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Michael Bisping
English Athlete
I worked in factories, slaughterhouses, as an upholsterer. I did demolition work, was a postman, was a tiler, a plasterer. I even sold double-glazing door-to-door. But I always dreamed of being a world champion, first of all as a boxer.
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Syd
American Musician
I grew up in a house that was constantly under construction. It's been under construction my whole life. My mom loves interior decor, and my dad loves construction - he loves demolition and building new walls.
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Eric Greitens
American Politician
Young men often seek tests and trials, and to me, BUD/S training - basic underwater demolition/SEAL - seemed like the ultimate test.
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Noam Bardin
Maps are living, breathing organisms that change on a daily basis: You see it in new roads, bridge closures, and demolitions.
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Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
I did a lot of heavy-lifting - construction, demolition, that kind of thing. Dusty, dirty work.
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Subramanian Swamy
Indian Politician
There is a history which has to be reversed, and that is the demolition of our temples.
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Robert Snodgrass
Scottish Footballer
The scaffolders and builders from demolition companies nearby used to play each other for 20 quid a man - the tackles were mad. I played for the local estate against them one day and we won, there was a full-scale riot. 'He's a ringer' they were saying. Half of them were drunk so I could get the ball and just run and around them - I was only 12!
Quote examples
Edi Rama
Albanian Politician
For 11 years, I was mayor of Tirana, our capital. We faced many challenges. Art was part of the answer, and my name, in the very beginning, was linked with two things: demolition of illegal constructions in order to get public space back, and use of colors in order to revive the hope that had been lost in my city.
Quote examples
Abdullah II of Jordan
Jordanian Leader
Blowing up buses will not induce the Israelis to move forward, and neither will the killing of Palestinians or the demolition of their homes and their future. All this needs to stop. And we pledge that Jordan will do its utmost to help achieve it.
Quote examples
Antony Blinken
American Statesman
Visitors to a future Donald J. Trump presidential library may find a whole section dedicated to his demolition of the 2015 Iran nuclear accord: 'worst deal ever;' 'horrible' and 'one-sided;' 'major embarrassment;' 'defective at its core.
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Michael Bisping
English Athlete
I worked in factories, slaughterhouses, as an upholsterer. I did demolition work, was a postman, was a tiler, a plasterer. I even sold double-glazing door-to-door. But I always dreamed of being a world champion, first of all as a boxer.
Quote examples
Syd
American Musician
I grew up in a house that was constantly under construction. It's been under construction my whole life. My mom loves interior decor, and my dad loves construction - he loves demolition and building new walls.
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Eric Greitens
American Politician
Young men often seek tests and trials, and to me, BUD/S training - basic underwater demolition/SEAL - seemed like the ultimate test.
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Noam Bardin
Maps are living, breathing organisms that change on a daily basis: You see it in new roads, bridge closures, and demolitions.
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Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
I did a lot of heavy-lifting - construction, demolition, that kind of thing. Dusty, dirty work.
Quote examples
Subramanian Swamy
Indian Politician
There is a history which has to be reversed, and that is the demolition of our temples.
Example 1 of 10
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