Burn down
/bɜːn daʊn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To destroy or cause to be destroyed by fire, usually used for buildings or structures.
- The old barn burned down in the middle of the night, leaving only ash and rubble.
- Firefighters worked quickly, but unfortunately the entire warehouse burned down before they could extinguish the flames.
2. To become engulfed and consumed by fire, generally leading to complete destruction.
- If we don't act immediately, this wildfire might burn down the entire forest.
- The candle was left unattended, and it almost burned down the entire house.
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