English / phrasal verb
tear apart
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To dismantle something completely or violently pull it into pieces
In context
01
The technician had to tear apart the dashboard to locate the short-circuited wiring.
02
A blown tire can tear apart the plastic wheel well lining at high speeds.
Synonyms
dismantle,rip apart,disassemble
Antonyms
assemble,put together,rebuild
Collocations
tear apart an engine,tear apart the dashboard,completely tear apart