tear up

UK
/tɪə ʌp/
US
/tɛr ʌp/

Translations

tear upverb
tore up
Past Simple
torn up
Past Participle
tearing up
Gerund
UK
/tɪə ʌp/
US
/tɛr ʌp/
They often tear up paper when they are bored.
Они часто разрывают бумагу, когда им скучно.
She decided to tear up the old letter.
Она решила разорвать старое письмо.
He will tear up the contract if the terms are not met.
Он порвет контракт, если условия не будут выполнены.
Additional translations

Definitions

tear upverb
To rip or shred something into pieces.
She decided to tear up the old letters she found in the attic.
To destroy or damage something by pulling it apart.
The construction crew had to tear up the old road to lay down new asphalt.
To become filled with tears, often due to strong emotion.
He began to tear up when he heard the touching story.