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retail building demolition

[/ˈriːteɪl ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/]
nounpl: retail building demolitions
demolição de edifício comercial
1. The systematic destruction and removal of a building used for retail purposes, such as shops, malls, or commercial storefronts
The retail building demolition created significant traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
A demolição do edifício comercial causou interrupções significativas no trânsito da área do centro.
2. The process of tearing down retail structures to make way for new development or urban renewal
The city approved the retail building demolition project to revitalize the neighborhood.
A cidade aprovou o projeto de demolição do edifício comercial para revitalizar o bairro.
NYC Slang
teardown of a retail joint
Synonyms
retail structure demolitioncommercial building demolitionstore demolitionshopping center demolition
Antonyms
retail building constructioncommercial building restorationpreservation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demolição de edifício comercial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demolição de prédio de varejo
Common in business and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
derrubada de prédio comercial
Alternative colloquial term
Portugal
demolição de edifício de comércio
Portuguese European standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

tear down the storefront
wreck the retail space
clear the commercial lot
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