Dilapidating
Pronunciation: /dəˈlæpəˌdeɪt/
Dilapidating (verb)
- to become old and in bad condition because of lack of care.
- to make something fall apart or become damaged over time.
Examples
- The old barn began to dilapidate after years of neglect.
- Without maintenance, the building will dilapidate quickly.
Common collocations: gradually dilapidate, dilapidate over time, dilapidate a building, dilapidate through neglect