ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Teardown

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Teardown is a noun meaning (real estate) A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.

Meaning

(real estate) A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.

More Meanings

  1. The process of opening and disassembling a device to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components.
  2. Misspelling of tear down.

Example Sentences

The downtown redevelopment involved numerous teardowns.
Architect and clients also agreed that a teardown wasn’t an option.
Every new shop manual that our team writes is based on a complete teardown.
Professional teardown reports often cost a few thousand dollars and include component photos, descriptions, comparison tables, and access to an online database of teardown data.

Word Forms

Synonyms for teardown

Depending on context, synonyms include stripdown.

Antonyms for teardown

Common opposites include build, buildup.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dismantling, disassembly, break, dismounting, dismount, deactivation.

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