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Meaning of the word "pull apart" in English

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pull apart

US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to separate something into pieces by pulling

Example:
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The children tried to pull apart the toy, but it was too strong.
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The strong winds threatened to pull apart the old wooden fence.
Synonym:
dismantle disassemble tear apart break apart rend
2.

to criticize someone or something severely

Example:
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The critics really pulled apart his latest novel.
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Her boss pulled apart her presentation, pointing out every flaw.
Synonym:
criticize dissect analyze critique lambaste
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apartment apart pulling pull pulled pull in pull on