Demolish: meaning, definitions and examples

building destruction

To demolish means to completely destroy a building or structure. This is usually done intentionally and often involves using heavy machinery to tear down the building. Demolishing a building can be necessary for safety reasons, to make way for new construction, or to remove a structure that is no longer needed.

destroy, flatten, level, raze, wreck

Examples of usage

• They will demolish the old factory to make room for a new shopping center.

• The city council has approved plans to demolish the abandoned building.