rip up
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rip up(
rihp
uhp
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to tear)
a. romper en pedazos
She ripped up the divorce papers, and they fell into each other's arms.Ella rompió los papeles del divorcio, y se abrazaron.
b. hacer pedazos
Kenneth ripped up the receipt and threw it in the trash.Kenneth hizo pedazos el comprobante y lo botó a la basura.
2. (to remove)
a. arrancar
They're ripping up the old pavement in our driveway and then repaving it.Están arrancando el alquitrán viejo de la entrada de nuestra casa y después volverán a pavimentarla.
b. levantar
The flood ripped up the sod we had just planted.La inundación levantó todo el césped que acabábamos de plantar.
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