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mall demolition

[/mɔːl ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/]
nounpl: mall demolitions
demolição de shopping center
1. The process of tearing down or destroying a shopping mall building or complex
The mall demolition project took six months to complete.
O projeto de demolição do shopping center levou seis meses para ser concluído.
2. The act of dismantling a commercial retail structure
Mall demolition is often necessary for urban redevelopment.
A demolição de shopping centers é frequentemente necessária para a revitalização urbana.
Synonyms
shopping center demolitioncommercial building demolitionretail complex demolitionmall teardown
Antonyms
mall constructionmall developmentmall renovationmall restoration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demolição de shopping
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
demolição de mall
Uses English loanword 'mall' frequently
Rio de Janeiro
demolição de shopping center
Prefers 'shopping center' terminology
Portugal
demolição de centro comercial
Uses 'centro comercial' instead of shopping center

Related Idioms & Phrases

mall demolition boom
vacant mall demolition
dead mall demolition
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