dilapidate

UK
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/
US
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/

Übersetzungen

dilapidateverb
dilapidated
Präteritum
dilapidated
Partizip Perfekt
dilapidating
Gerundium
UK
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/
US
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/
The old building began to dilapidate after years of neglect.
Старое здание начало разрушаться после многих лет запущенности.
The mansion started to dilapidate due to the harsh weather conditions.
Особняк начал ветшать из-за суровых погодных условий.

Definitionen

dilapidateverb
To cause something to fall into a state of disrepair or ruin.
The harsh weather conditions began to dilapidate the old barn, leaving it in a sorry state.
To fall into a state of disrepair or ruin.
Over the decades, the abandoned mansion began to dilapidate without maintenance.
(archaic) To squander or waste, especially of property or resources.
He dilapidated his inheritance within a year on frivolous pursuits.