rip up

UK
/rɪp ʌp/
US
/rɪp ʌp/

Translations

rip upverb
ripped up
Past Simple
ripped up
Past Participle
ripping up
Gerund
UK
/rɪp ʌp/
US
/rɪp ʌp/
She decided to rip up the old contract.
Она решила разорвать старый контракт.
He will rip up the letter after reading it.
Он порвет письмо после прочтения.
Additional translations
Synonyms
tear up
break apart

Definitions

rip upverb
To tear something into small pieces.
She decided to rip up the old letters before throwing them away.
To destroy or dismantle something completely.
The city council plans to rip up the old road to make way for a new highway.
To cancel or annul something, such as a contract or agreement.
The company decided to rip up the contract after the negotiations failed.