Take apart
verb
To disassemble something into its separate parts.
He decided to take apart his computer to repair it.
Often appears as...
- take something apart
- take apart the engine
verb
To criticize or analyze something harshly and thoroughly.
The teacher took apart my essay in front of the whole class.
Often appears as...
- take someone's argument apart
- take apart an idea
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To defeat an opponent thoroughly.
The championship team took apart every other team in the league.
Often appears as...
- take apart the opposition
- take a team apart
Usage tips
Approving
Sports
verb
To disassemble something into its separate parts.
He decided to take apart his computer to repair it.
Often appears as...
- take something apart
- take apart the engine
verb
To criticize or analyze something harshly and thoroughly.
The teacher took apart my essay in front of the whole class.
Often appears as...
- take someone's argument apart
- take apart an idea
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To defeat an opponent thoroughly.
The championship team took apart every other team in the league.
Often appears as...
- take apart the opposition
- take a team apart
Usage tips
Approving
Sports
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical items
Commonly used when referring to objects you can physically handle and disassemble.
She took apart the clock to understand its mechanism.
Pro Tip 2/3Reassembly implied
Often implies that the object will be put back together after inspection or repair.
After cleaning, he took the blender apart and reassembled it.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex process
Suggests a methodical process that may require skill or knowledge.
To upgrade the RAM, you'll need to take the laptop apart carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical items
Commonly used when referring to objects you can physically handle and disassemble.
She took apart the clock to understand its mechanism.
Pro Tip 2/3Reassembly implied
Often implies that the object will be put back together after inspection or repair.
After cleaning, he took the blender apart and reassembled it.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex process
Suggests a methodical process that may require skill or knowledge.
To upgrade the RAM, you'll need to take the laptop apart carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical items
Commonly used when referring to objects you can physically handle and disassemble.
She took apart the clock to understand its mechanism.
Pro Tip 2/3Reassembly implied
Often implies that the object will be put back together after inspection or repair.
After cleaning, he took the blender apart and reassembled it.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex process
Suggests a methodical process that may require skill or knowledge.
To upgrade the RAM, you'll need to take the laptop apart carefully.
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