taking apart

• Desmontar algo en sus componentes individuales, o analizar o criticar algo en detalle a fondo.

To disassemble something into its individual components, or to analyze or criticize something thoroughly and in detail.

1. DisassembleB1formal

   To separate something into its component parts.

   desmontar

   • He is taking apart the engine to find the problem.
   • She took apart the old clock to clean its gears.
   • The technician took apart the computer to replace the hard drive.

2. Criticize severelyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something harshly or in great detail.

   criticar duramente

   • The critics took apart the movie in their reviews.
   • He took apart her argument point by point.
   • The coach took apart the team's performance after the loss.