Demolisyon (en. Demolition)

/de.mo.li.sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of destroying a structure or building.
The demolition of the old building is set to begin next week.
Ang demolisyon ng lumang gusali ay nakatakdang simulan sa susunod na linggo.
A terminology used in the construction field.
Permits are important before carrying out a demolition.
Mahalaga ang mga permiso bago magsagawa ng demolisyon.
The result of a demolition, often becoming debris or broken materials.
Workers are collaborating on the cleanup of the demolition that left a lot of mess.
Pinagtutulungan ng mga manggagawa ang pag-aayos ng demolisyon na nag-iwan ng maraming kalat.

Etymology

From the French word 'démolition'

Common Phrases and Expressions

building demolition
destruction or dismantlement of a structure.
demolisyon ng gusali

Related Words

laborer
A person who works in the field of construction or demolition.
manggagawa
construction
The process of building structures.
konstruksyon

Slang Meanings

destruction or demolition
There's been so much demolition in our area lately.
Sobrang daming demolisyon sa lugar namin lately.
feeling of hopelessness
I feel like my life right now is in a state of demolition.
Parang demolisyon na ang nararamdaman ko sa buhay ko ngayon.
intense situation
It's chaotic at school, it's like a demolition battle.
Nagkakagulo na sa school, demolisyon na ang labanan.