| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
take apart [teɪk əˈpɑːrt] | disassemble into pieces |
Other meanings
- criticize strongly
- defeat completely
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take apart"
- He took apart the old radio to see how it worked.
- The critic took apart the new play in his review.
- Our team was taken apart in yesterday’s match.
- She loves to take apart gadgets and rebuild them.
- The lawyer completely took apart the witness’s testimony.
Features of Using "take apart"
“Take apart” is often used literally (to disassemble a machine, object, or structure) but also metaphorically to mean criticizing harshly or defeating soundly. Since it is separable, the object can go between take and apart (e.g., “take the radio apart”).
Other phrasal verbs with the verb take
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
take away
remove something from a place or person
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby
take out
to remove something from a place
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take in
to absorb or understand something
take back
to return something
take after
to resemble a family member in appearance or character
take along
to bring someone or something with you
take down
to remove something from a higher position
take aside
to move someone away from others for a private conversation
take through
to guide someone through a process or explain something step by step
take on
to accept or undertake a task or responsibility
take to
to begin to like someone or something
take over from
to assume control or responsibility from someone else
take out on
to direct your anger or frustration toward someone or something unfairly
take down a notch
to humble someone or reduce their arrogance
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