Dictionary definition of dilapidate

1. We must act now, or the house will dilapidate beyond repair.
2. Too many homeowners let their properties dilapidate out of sheer negligence.
3. Rains and winds will dilapidate any unprotected woodwork.
4. Some believe that to truly renovate, one must first let dilapidate.
5. The longer we wait, the more the structures will dilapidate.
6. We watched as, year after year, the old mill began to dilapidate.
7. Urban planners worry as core areas of the city dilapidate.
8. When communities don't care, their parks and common areas dilapidate.
9. The ancient ruins might dilapidate further if not promptly restored.
10. The barn, unused for years, started to dilapidate.
11. One could argue that digital technologies dilapidate faster than physical structures.
12. Before we decide to build anew, let's consider what we allow to dilapidate.
13. The building was in a dilapidated state and in need of repair.
14. The equipment was in a dilapidated state and needed to be replaced.
15. The house was dilapidated and had been abandoned for years.
16. The vehicle was in a dilapidated state and no longer operational.
17. The factory was dilapidated and had been closed for many years.
18. The roads in the area were dilapidated and in need of repair.
19. The park was dilapidated and not well-maintained.
20. The school was dilapidated and not fit for students.
21. The infrastructure in the city was dilapidated and in need of improvement.
22. The monument was dilapidated and in need of preservation.
23. The boat was dilapidated and not seaworthy.