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Verb self-destruct has 1 sense
- self-destruct, self-destroy - do away with oneself or itself; "The machine will self-destruct if you tamper with it"
--1 is one way to destroy, destruct
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Self-Destruct
Definition:
As a verb, self-destruct refers to the act of destroying oneself or a device intentionally. As a noun, it refers to a mechanism or capability of automatically destroying itself or a device.
Senses:
- Verb (Transitive): To cause deliberate destruction to oneself or a device
- Verb (Intransitive): To undergo deliberate destruction
- Noun: A mechanism or capability to automatically destroy oneself or a device
Examples:
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Sense: Verb (Transitive)
- We decided to self-destruct the old hard drive to ensure our data remains secure.
- The spy activated the self-destruct sequence in his secret hideout to prevent his enemies from obtaining any valuable information.
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Sense: Verb (Intransitive)
- The virus-infected computer started to self-destruct, causing irreversible damage to its operating system.
- In her darkest moments, she felt as if her life would self-destruct if she didn't make a change.
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Sense: Noun
- The sci-fi movie featured a spaceship equipped with a self-destruct mechanism to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
- The military uses self-destruct devices in drones to reduce potential risks if they fall into enemy territory.
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