nounπShare(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle."The old ruins of the schoolhouse stood on the hill, a reminder of the earthquake. "architecturearchaeologyhistorybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed."The monastery has fallen into ruin."disasterconditionarchitecturepropertyarchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that leads to serious trouble or destruction."Gambling has been the ruin of many."disasteroutcomenegativesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fall or tumble."The child's clumsy step caused a ruin of his carefully built sandcastle. "disasteroutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow."the ruin of a ship or an army;β the ruin of a constitution or a government;β the ruin of health or hopes"disasteroutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareComplete financial loss; bankruptcy."The failing company's poor management led to its ruin. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the fiscal ruin of."With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy or make something no longer usable."He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."disasterpropertyenvironmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business."The company's poor management decisions ruined the business, causing significant financial losses for investors. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something."My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."disasteroutcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make something less enjoyable or likeable."I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."outcomenegativeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil."The leaked document ruined the surprise party for Sarah's birthday. "storyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall into a state of decay."The old house, neglected for years, is slowly ruining. "disasterpropertyenvironmentarchitectureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of."The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."charactermoralsocietysexhumancultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
