verb
- to fall into partial ruin or decay through neglect or age
- to cause something to fall into disrepair or ruin
Usage: intransitive
Usage: transitive
Examples
- The old barn has dilapidated over the years.
- Without proper maintenance, the building will dilapidate quickly.
- Weather and time dilapidated the ancient stone walls.
- The abandoned house continued to dilapidate in the harsh climate.
- Neglect had dilapidated what was once a beautiful mansion.
- The roof began to dilapidate after the severe storm damage.