dilapidated

UK
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
US
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

Translations

dilapidatedadjective
more dilapidated
Comp.
most dilapidated
Super.
UK
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
US
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
The dilapidated house was in need of urgent repairs.
Ветхий дом нуждался в срочном ремонте.
The dilapidated barn was no longer safe to use.
Обветшалый сарай больше не был безопасен для использования.
The dilapidated building was scheduled for demolition.
Разрушенное здание было запланировано к сносу.
Additional translations
dilapidatedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
US
/dɪˈlæpəˌdeɪtɪd/
Used as the past participle of the verb 'dilapidate', functioning adjectivally.
dilapidateverb

dilapidated

Past Simple

dilapidated
Past Simple
dilapidated
Past Participle
dilapidating
Gerund
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.

Definitions

dilapidatedadjective
In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
The dilapidated house stood at the end of the street, its windows broken and roof sagging.
dilapidatedpast participle
Past participle of dilapidate.
The cottage was dilapidated after the storm.
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.